Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigmas of the flower of Crocus sativus Linnaeus, commonly known as Rose of Saffron.

A therapeutic plant, saffron is considered as an antispasmodic, which helps in digestion & increases appetite. In the past saffron has been used as a drug to cure infections like flu, depression and as a sedative. Saffron in small quantities is also considered to regulate women's menstruation, and help in conception. It also has a high content of thiamin & riboflavin. Saffron is also believed to reduce melanin content in the epidermis on local application; to simply put it saffron could make a person fairer!

Health Benefits:
Termed as a golden spice, saffron is indeed a very special and a precious spice which has numerous health benefits.

• Saffron is used for the improvement of digestion and appetite.
• Saffron is found to be extremely beneficial for providing relief from gas and acidity related problems.
• Helps in curing insomnia (a pinch of saffron taken with warm milk in the night helps curing insomnia).
• Saffron is a very popular answer to many skin problems, like dry skin, enhancing and lightening the skin tone etc.
• ? Saffron is used for the treatment of kidney, bladder and liver disorders. It helps in improving circulation to the organs of digestion.
• Saffron helps in treating various disorders like asthma, atherosclerosis, painful menstrual periods and even depression.
• Saffron is considered as a blood purifier and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Massaging the gums with saffron helps in reducing soreness and inflammation of the mouth and the tongue.

Saffron is a spice obtained from the stigmas of the flower of Crocus sativus Linnaeus, commonly known as Rose of Saffron.

A therapeutic plant, saffron is considered as an antispasmodic, which helps in digestion & increases appetite. In the past saffron has been used as a drug to cure infections like flu, depression and as a sedative. Saffron in small quantities is also considered to regulate women's menstruation, and help in conception. It also has a high content of thiamin & riboflavin. Saffron is also believed to reduce melanin content in the epidermis on local application; to simply put it saffron could make a person fairer!

Health Benefits:
Termed as a golden spice, saffron is indeed a very special and a precious spice which has numerous health benefits.

• Saffron is used for the improvement of digestion and appetite.
• Saffron is found to be extremely beneficial for providing relief from gas and acidity related problems.
• Helps in curing insomnia (a pinch of saffron taken with warm milk in the night helps curing insomnia).
• Saffron is a very popular answer to many skin problems, like dry skin, enhancing and lightening the skin tone etc.
• ? Saffron is used for the treatment of kidney, bladder and liver disorders. It helps in improving circulation to the organs of digestion.
• Saffron helps in treating various disorders like asthma, atherosclerosis, painful menstrual periods and even depression.
• Saffron is considered as a blood purifier and it also has anti-inflammatory properties.
• Massaging the gums with saffron helps in reducing soreness and inflammation of the mouth and the tongue.