Benefits of Saffron for Health
1) Saffron has been known since Antiquity as a remedy for all pains, without claiming to be a universal medicine, it is however a natural solution for many health problems in our. Times.
2) In the East, saffron was generally used to treat light to moderate depression; it had the reputation to bring cheerfulness.
3) In Chinese medicine, it is employed as a painkiller for cramps and asthma and can also treat bruises.
4) In traditional medicine, the plant is used as a stomachic.
5) This spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese and copper are used by the body as co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme. Iron is essential for red blood cell production.
6) Saffron is used for asthma, cough, whooping cough (pertussis), and to loosen phlegm (as an expectorant).
7) It is also used for sleep problems (insomnia) ,Alzheimer’s disease, fright, shock, pain, heartburn.
8) It allows heart rate to slow down as well as lowering blood pressure. It is said to ease digestion, relieve the liver and also thin the blood.
9) At very high doses, saffron can be dangerous (>10 g), which would be an exceptional case as the usual proportion is from 0.01g to 0.02 g per person.
10) Saffron is a source of carotenoids which helps in the protection of eyes. They have been found to be helpful against aging diseases.
11) Saffron has anti-cancerous properties
12) Antioxidants in saffron help in lowering cholesterol in the body.
13) Saffron has anti-bacterial properties. It can be very beneficial in reducing acne. It acts as a natural scrub and can aid in removing dead cells.
14) Saffron has been beneficial in treating arthritis. It helps in reducing bone erosion and helps in healing joint pains.
15) It also has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces swelling in the joints.
16) Saffron has been found to be beneficial against flu and cold. Glass of warm milk along with saffron is recommended while sick.
17) Saffron is beneficial for maintaining dental health. It helps in making the gums strong and it reduces inflammation and swelling in the mouth.
18) It helps in protecting kidney related diseases and reduces kidney stress.
2) In the East, saffron was generally used to treat light to moderate depression; it had the reputation to bring cheerfulness.
3) In Chinese medicine, it is employed as a painkiller for cramps and asthma and can also treat bruises.
4) In traditional medicine, the plant is used as a stomachic.
5) This spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, selenium, zinc and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese and copper are used by the body as co-factors for the antioxidant enzyme. Iron is essential for red blood cell production.
6) Saffron is used for asthma, cough, whooping cough (pertussis), and to loosen phlegm (as an expectorant).
7) It is also used for sleep problems (insomnia) ,Alzheimer’s disease, fright, shock, pain, heartburn.
8) It allows heart rate to slow down as well as lowering blood pressure. It is said to ease digestion, relieve the liver and also thin the blood.
9) At very high doses, saffron can be dangerous (>10 g), which would be an exceptional case as the usual proportion is from 0.01g to 0.02 g per person.
10) Saffron is a source of carotenoids which helps in the protection of eyes. They have been found to be helpful against aging diseases.
11) Saffron has anti-cancerous properties
12) Antioxidants in saffron help in lowering cholesterol in the body.
13) Saffron has anti-bacterial properties. It can be very beneficial in reducing acne. It acts as a natural scrub and can aid in removing dead cells.
14) Saffron has been beneficial in treating arthritis. It helps in reducing bone erosion and helps in healing joint pains.
15) It also has anti-inflammatory effects and reduces swelling in the joints.
16) Saffron has been found to be beneficial against flu and cold. Glass of warm milk along with saffron is recommended while sick.
17) Saffron is beneficial for maintaining dental health. It helps in making the gums strong and it reduces inflammation and swelling in the mouth.
18) It helps in protecting kidney related diseases and reduces kidney stress.