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dried stigma (stamens) of the flower |
| Constituents: | Carotenoids, including zeaxanthin, lycopene, vitamin B2, riboflavin, crocin |
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Saffron, the worlds most expensive spice, is spice derived from the dried stigma of the flower of the saffron crocus. The use of saffron comes down to us from anitquity, and was used by ancient Greeks, Indians and Egyptian in both cooking and medicine. The bitter glucoside picrocrocin is responsible for saffron's flavour.
Saffron yields a deep, rich yellow that has given its mark to the robes of Tibetan monks, and just a single thread can flavor a whole meal, Saffron contains more than 150 volatile and aroma-yielding compounds.
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Preparation Methods :Food or teas
 Remedies using : Saffron
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Saffron for :Depression |
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Among its varied uses were to reduce fever, to regulate the menstrual cycle, to combat epilepsy and convulsions and to treat digestive disorders. Modern research is confirming the effectiveness of saffron as an antidepressant and an anti-convulsant. In some studies, it has proved as effective as fluozepan in treating depression.
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