crocin Saffron (Crocus sativus, L.) has been used traditionally as a coloring or flavoring agent, as well as a herbal remedy. It contains four major bioactive constituents which are crocin (color), crocetin (color), picrocrocin (taste) and safranal (aroma). Crocin is a carotenoid chemical compound that is found in the flowers crocus and gardenia. it is the chemical primarily responsible for...
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Traditional and Modern Uses of Saffron
Saffron is the most valuable medicinal food product because of its importance in the sustainable development of the production areas of this spice. In this context, the traditional production of saffron in Iran has many strengths and undeniable comparative advantages favoring its commercial development and its insertion into the networks of organic farming, fair trade...
Are There Any Medically Proven Benefits of Saffron for Skin Health?
Saffron is a vibrant red spice that comes from the plant saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). It’s made of the flower’s dried stigmas (the tops of the female part). The plant is thought to have originated in Iran. These days, it grows in many countries, including Iran, Spain, and China. Traditionally, saffron has been used to color...
Wonderful benefits of Saffron tea
Saffron is a spice that comes from the flowers of crocus sativus Linné. The crocus grows in the Middle East and parts of Europe. It’s most commonly cultivated in Iran. It only flowers for about three to four weeks during October and November. The flower produces dark red stigmas, also called threads, which are removed carefully...