SAFFRON HEALTH BENEFITS

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MEDICINAL USES OF SAFFRON (KUNGUMA POO)

OVERVIEW

Saffron is one of the ancient herb used in international level medicines.  The Botanical name for saffron is crocus sativus. It is considered as one of the costliest and wonderful medicine in Ayurvedic medicine. This royal medicine grows in Kashmir valley and it takes around 200,000 flowers to make one kilogram.  Now, you know why it is considered as the one of the best medicine. It has all the properties that is related to blood purification, menopause symptoms, pregnancy complications and so on.  Kunguma poo is used as a medicine for skin, internal organs proper functions, and many more things to know about this magnificent medicine.

HOW TO FIND THE REAL SAFFRON

Kashmir Saffron is considered as the best quality saffron.  Customers who buy the first quality are very few only.  Many customers are cheated by duplicate quality or they  don't have good knowledge to know which one is real.

COLD WATER TEST

Take small amount of saffron and place it on plastic paper or white bowl.  Pour few drops of cold water on it.  Wait for few minutes. Saffron turns water in to dark orange and when you squeeze it, kungama poo will be dissolved in water and exhibits a fragrant saffron smell.  All these attributes will be missing in fake saffron.


SAFFRON AS MEDICINE

Kumkuma poo is mixed with ghee for diabetes.  It produces a cooling effect to the brain and it strengthens heart.  It acts as a  stimulant and produces instant energy to the body.

It acts as a medicine for cough, fever, cold, asthma, arthritis and other chronic diseases in Ayurveda.  saffron is used as a most popular medicine in China, Unani and Tibet. Almond oil with saffron reduces body heat.

Three pieces of kumkum or kesar in the milk is always recommended by most of the physician and grand mother for pregnant women for good blood circulation, strong health and baby's fair complexion.


Saffron promotes digestion and helps the bowl function to work normal.   For men, it increases libido function and prevents the enlargement of the lever.

Inflammation is the main cause of many diseases like heart problems, chronic diseases etc.  During this time, saffron works as medicine to reduce inflammation.

The other purposes of saffron controls uterus pain, leucorrhoea, maintain regular menstruation, hysteria, decreases lumar pain.

IN AYURVEDA

Saffron is used as an important ingredient in many ayurvedic diseases.  The diseases that can be cued by using this kumkum are

It acts as anti poisonous agent by curing poisonous snake and insects bites.  Even though saffron is bitter, it stops vomiting, head ache, heals wounds faster, relieves from gastric symptoms and it has the power of reducing eye problems.

Mental disorders can be cured with kesar.  Mouth diseases, alcohol addicts, pulmonary tuberculosis, pimples and conjunctivitis are other diseases that are treated with saffron with other herbs.

SKIN AND COSMETIC PURPOSE

Kesar in any cream like sandalwood and turmeric results in fair complexion to the skin.  It increases the glow of the skin and reduces black marks.  The black rings under the eyes due to lack of sleep is reduced by applying an oil with saffron.  when it is used daily, the skin will be soft and vanishes the dryness on the layer of the skin.  Acne is considered as the biggest problem among teenagers.  This problem can be solved by applying a cream with kumkuma poo.Almond oil with saffron is recommended for most of the skin problems mentioned above.

COOKING PURPOSE

One of the most valuable ingredient that is used in international cuisines. It's added as a spice in Iran, Turkey, Arab and Central Asia.  The attractive color and flavor compels the chief to make a colorful dishes.  It adds attractive color to pudding, pastry, cheese and butter.  In India, this spice is added in Mughlai dishes to honor the guest with feast.Some times, it can be added to french fish, Spanish Rice, sweets, curries, confectioneries and liquors.