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Saffron was used by the Greeks and the Chinese as a real contrast medium because of its yellow color. Wealthy Romans used this herb to scent their homes. In Europe, are used for medicinal purposes, between the fourth and eighteenth centuries. Are also being used in the kitchen for cooking.

In the book The Complete Herbal, Nicholas Culpeper recommended the use of turmeric in the heart, brain, and lungs. The herb was also suggested for acute diseases like smallpox and measles. Also recommended for depression hysterical. Dr. David Culbreth characterizes the herb as a pain reliever and is said to promote perspiration and the explosion of gas and ease painful menstruation in the book Materia Medica and Pharmacology. Saffron is also said to relieve eye infections and rashes encourage pain.

This herb is soothing to the stomach and both the colon. It is responsible for acting as a blood purifier. Saffron helps stimulate circulation and regulate the spleen, heart and liver. Also useful in circulation reducing inflammation, treating arthritis, gout, bursitis, kidney stones, hypoglycemia, and chest congestion, improving and promoting energy. Small doses should be taken internally for coughs, gas and colic and to stimulate appetite. The herb can also be applied externally as a balm for the drop.

It has been shown that saffron may even help reduce the cholesterol levels. Neutralizes uric acid buildup in the system. A recent survey found that rabbits that were fed with crocetin, which is a component of turmeric, had a significant reduction in cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Saffron is eaten daily in Valencia and Spain leading to heart disease recently occurring among people. Evidence has shown to increase oxygen diffusion saffron red blood cells. Not only discourage the accumulation of uric acid, which also inhibits the accumulation of lactic acid. Therefore, can help prevent heart disease.

Other research done on the saffron crocetin suggests that the ingredient may have the potential to act as an anticancer agent in studies both in vitro and in animals. The study was performed using extract of saffron found that in vitro growing tumor cell colonies was limited by inhibiting the cellular synthesis of nucleic acid. Further research on cancer has been found that saffron is administered orally helped increase the life of mice with a variety of cancers induced.

The flowers of the saffron plant are used to provide alterative, anodyne, anticancer, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, blood purifier, carminative, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, expectorant, sedative and stimulant. Nutrients main found in this herb are calcium, lactic acid, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and vitamins A and B12. First, the saffron is very beneficial in the treatment of fevers, gout, indigestion, liver disorders, measles, excessive sweating, phlegm, psoriasis, rheumatism, scarlet fever, and stomach acid. Furthermore, this herb is useful in treating loss of appetite, arthritis, blood impurities, bronchitis, cancer, colds, conjunctivitis, cough, fatigue, gas, headaches, heartburn, uterine bleeding, hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, insomnia, jaundice, kidney kidney, menstrual symptoms, skin disease, tuberculosis, ulcers, water retention, and pertussis.

To get the best results when coupled with this, or any grass, it is important to contact your care provider before beginning any health regimen. For more information on the many benefits provided by the saffron, please do not hesitate to consult a representative of your health food store with questions. Saffron is available at your local store or internet health food. Note: The saffron should not be consumed internally.

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