Medicinal Use of Saffron
Medicinal uses of saffron
Nutrition Informationper 100 gr All Red Saffron | |
ENERGY | 310 kcal |
CARBOHYDRATES | 65.37 g |
– DIETARY FIBRE | 3.9 g |
FAT | 5.85 g |
– SATURATED | 1.586 g |
– MONOUNSATURATED | 0.429 g |
– POLYUNSATURATED | 2.067 g |
PROTEIN | 11.43 g |
WATER | 11.90 g |
VITAMIN A | 530 IU |
THIAMINE (VIT. B1) | 0.115 mg (10%) |
RIBOFLAVIN (VIT. B2) | 0.267 mg (22%) |
NIACIN (VIT. B3) | 1.460 mg (10%) |
VITAMIN C | 80.8 mg (97%) |
CALCIUM | 111 mg (11%) |
IRON | 11.10 mg (85%) |
MAGNESIUM | 264 mg (74%) |
PHOSPHORUS | 252 mg (36%) |
POTASSIUM | 1724 mg (37%) |
SODIUM | 148 mg (10%) |
ZINC | 1.09 mg (11%) |
SELENIUM | 5.6 μg |
FOLATE[N 1] | 93 μg |
VITAMIN B6 | 1.010 mg |
ASH | 5.45 g |
Saffron has long been used for medicinal purposes. As with a lot of other herbs, saffron is also useful in the treatment of stomach and gastrointestinal disorders amongst other ailments. Below is a list of the therapeutic properties of saffron and some of the disorders that saffron has been known to treat.
– Saffron stimulates digestion and soothes the stomach.
– Saffron promotes menstruation and helps relieve menstrual aches.
– Research shows that several components of saffron may boost the memory and improve learning skills.
– Saffron is an important antioxidant and helps to protect the body’s cells against damage from free radicals.
– Studies have shown that saffron may be taken in order to combat cancer and slow down tumor growth.
– It has been used as an antidepressant and a general tonic.
– Saffron is a mild sedative.
– Saffron is known to treat Alzheimer’s disease.
– It has been used to relieve muscle cramps and spasms.
– Saffron promotes sweating and perspiration, which is helpful in relieving fevers and high temperatures.
– Saffron is effective in relieving stomach pains.
– Saffron is used in kidney ailments and can also help to reduce the size of an enlarged liver.
– Saffron can relive colic in children.
– Chinese herbal medicine used saffron to treat chest infections and disorders.
– Can be used to reduce headaches.
– Saffron is said to be an aphrodisiac and was used by Cleopatra before lovemaking.
Useful links to current research performed concerning saffron medicinal properties:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23280545
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19101900
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24299602
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15582266
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20831681
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18271889
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19110531
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22552758
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23734088
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24269582
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22934747
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15852492
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1292476
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21466430
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22980812
Originally posted 2013-04-28 06:20:05.