Organic India Saffron (2g) : The lovely spice that adds colour and heavenly aroma to food/drink, Promotes health

Properties

 About Organic India Saffron:

Saffron is a small, bulbous, perennial spice, a member of the lily family. To produce saffron, the stigmas [the part of the flower which catches pollen] must be painstakingly handpicked, cut from the white style and then carefully laid on a sieve and cured over heat to deepen the flavor- a process so labor intensive that saffron is the most expensive spice in the world. Organic India Saffron is known for influencing mood, heart and respiratory health. Ayurveda also suggests Saffron for sleep disorders, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, hardening of the arteries, intestinal gas, heartburn, pain, fright, dry skin, and to induce sweating. Saffron is known as an aphrodisiac, which can also be used by women for menstrual pains and by men to prevent premature ejaculation and infertility. 

* Organic India Saffron is loaded with Antioxidant. 

* Organic India saffron acts as an Expectorant.

 * Organic India saffron is loaded with Antiseptic properties.

 * Organic India saffron acts as an Antidepressant.  

* Organic India saffron boost Digestion. 

Saffron:

Saffron is known to be useful for asthma and whooping cough, also to loosen phlegm and has long been advocated for stomach pain and digestive problems. 

Memory & Mood: Saffron spice is understood to influence mood by influencing serotonin activity in the brain. Saffron’s involvement in learning and memory processes has been suggested, with animal studies showing promising cognitive enhancement that also demonstrates potential effectiveness in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Natural Aphrodisiac:Saffron’s age old reputation does seem to be confirmed by recent animal studies. 

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS): The majority of women in studies report fewer PMS symptoms and improved mood. Heart Health and Blood Pressure: The saffron stigma has positive hypotensive properties and studies on myocardial infarction suggest the protective role of saffron by biochemical and histopathological findings. A study on Lung cancer found saffron to stop certain malignant cells, and is considered as a promising chemotherapeutic agent in lung cancer treatment in future.  saffron supplementation improves retinal flicker sensitivity in early AMD (Age Related Macular Degeneration), due to its nutritional carotenoids. Studies found that saffron treatment reduce nephrotoxicity. 

Saffron is  also known to be an excellent treatment for dry skin. It can be taken internally blended with milk or ground with olive oil, almond oil, coconut oil or sesame oil to massage skin. 

Healing Benefits of Organic India Saffron:

The benefits and medicinal properties of this highly priced spice, make it a valuable culinary ingredient worldwide. Modern research suggests that saffron can be used as an aphrodisiac, diaphoretic [to cause sweating], carminative [ to prevent gas] and to bring on menstruation. Some other benefits are mentioned here under:

1. Protects against cancer: Saffron contains a dark orange, water soluble carotene called crocin, which is responsible for much of saffron's golden color. Crocin has been found to trigger apoptosis [ programmed cell death] in a number of different types of human cancer cells, leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, colon adenocarcinoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. Researchers in Mexico who have been studying saffron extract have discovered that saffron and its active components display an ability to inhibit human malignant cells. Not only does the spice inhibit cells that have become cancerous, but it has no such effect on normal cells and actually stimulates their formation and that of lymphocytes [immune cells that help destroy cancer cells].  

2.Promotes learning and memory retention: Recent studies have also demonstrated that saffron extract, specifically its crocin, is useful in the treatment of age related mental impairment. In Japan, saffron is encapsulated and used in the treatment of  memory loss/dementia, weak memory.

3. In delayed puberty: In under developed girls, saffron has an overall stimulant effect. A pinch of saffron crushed in a table spoon of milk is useful to stimulate hormones and bring about desired effect.

4. To increase vitality: In low libido saffron aids as a sexual stimulant and can be consumed in a dose of a pinch in a glass of milk at bed time.

5. In patchy baldness: Saffron mixed in liquorice and milk makes an effective topical application to induce hair growth in alopecia.

6. Protection against cold: Saffron is a stimulant tonic and very effective to treat cold and fever; saffron mixed in milk and applied over the forehead quickly relieves cold.

7. Food Additives: Saffron is an excellent replacement for synthetic food additives- for eg: instead of FD and C yellow no 5: a synthetic food coloring agent that is a very common allergy trigger, Saffron’s glorious yellow could be an acceptable hypoallergenic choice. 

With these benefits known to us, this culinary treasure has to be used and especially in the winter months. Here are some serving ideas:

1. For a wonderful marinade for fish, add saffron threads, garlic and thyme to vinegar.

2. Use saffron to give cakes, pastries and cookies a buttery golden hue and a rich aroma.

3. Cook biryanis with saffron combined with cloves, cinnamon, Indian bay leaves and nutmeg for a memorable treat. 

 4. Crush a tiny piece of saffron into a glass of champagne or sparkling apple cider and turn the drink into a golden elixir.

5. Coffee spiced with saffron and cardamom is a soothing and heart healthy drink.

6. Add saffron and cinnamon to whole milk or yogurt and honey for a simple version of the famous Indian yogurt drink, lassi.Saffron as a spice, is generally regarded as safe, however it is not recommended during pregnancy and nursing. 

It also must also be pointed that large doses i.e. more than 1 or 2 table spoons can be toxic, although saffron poisoning is very rare. 

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