Benefits of Saffron (Kesar)

Benefits of Saffron

Saffron is mostly known for its inclusion in food items and it has significant nutrients and chemical compounds which are beneficial in providing medicinal benefits also.
The active components in saffron have many therapeutic applications in many traditional medicines as antiseptic, antidepressant, anti-oxidant,
digestive, anti-convulsant.Saffron is largely cultivated and harvested by hand and it can take about 70000-80000 saffron blossoms to produce one
pound of saffron and it is also considered as one of expensive spices.

Let us look at a few of the saffron uses below:

Radiant and smooth skin: Saffron is used by many people to get radiant and fair skin. Many people make face pack using saffron.A very popular is mixing few strands in milk for 1-2 hours and then apply to face and neck and hen wash off after few minutes.
Also, the antifungal content of saffron makes it effective for the treatment of acne, blemishes and blackheads. Many woman takes saffron during their pregnancy.

Medicinal Benefits: Saffron is used for asthma, cough, whooping cough (pertussis), and to loosen phlegm (as an expectorant).It is also used for sleep problems (insomnia), cancer, intestinal gas (flatulence), depression, Alzheimer’s disease, pitting up blood (hemoptysis) and dry skin.It is also used in Skin Whitening, dark circle treatment, Face Cleansing Routines and Weight Loss Foods

Fertility: Women use saffron for menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Men use it to prevent early orgasm (premature ejaculation) and infertility.
Saffron is also used for to increase interest in sex (as an aphrodisiac) and to induce sweating.

Used in Baldness: Many people apply saffron directly to the scalp for baldness (alopecia).Saffron can be mixed with licorice and milk and applied to bald spots. This will combat hair loss and promote hair growth.

Food: Saffron is used as a spice, yellow food coloring, and as a flavoring agent.

 

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