The efficacy and function of saffron (crocus sativus)

The efficacy and function of saffron (crocus sativus)

effect

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Saffron promotes blood circulation, removes blood stasis and dredges the meridians. It has a great effect on the meridians, removes blood stasis and relieves pain, and dredges the menstruation. It has a regulating effect on menstruation, cools the blood, detoxifies and nourishes the blood.

Western theory

Saffron can treat headaches and toothaches, two annoying pains. It has diuretic, nourishing, beautifying, aphrodisiac effects, has certain effects on the health care of men and women, and can detoxify, lower blood pressure, and promote blood circulation.

effect

Medicinal

Preventive Care

For the elderly, especially the elderly group, it can prevent and treat common diseases such as cerebral thrombosis, vasculitis, myocardial infarction, neurasthenia, etc.

Enhance physical fitness and regulate endocrine

It is suitable for all kinds of people and many people can choose to use it. It can promote macrophage function, eliminate "garbage" in the body, clean up the garbage in the body, enhance cellular immunity, improve body resistance, and regulate body immunity.

meal

In many foreign countries, saffron is used as a seasoning for stir-frying, steaming rice, boiling eggs, and cooking with butter or oil. Of course, saffron can also be used to color poultry, seafood, fish, etc., giving them a rich, even color.

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The leaves of saffron are slender and young, and the flowers are delicate and elegant. They come in a variety of colors (lavender, white, yellow, red, and blue) and have a unique fragrance. They are a good material for embellishing flower beds and arranging rock gardens. They can also be potted or grown in water for indoor viewing.

The flowers bloom beautifully from February to March or from September to October every year and have always been the darling of the Baicao Garden. Moreover, because of its extremely short plant shape and cold-resistant nature, it can be used as indoor decoration in cold weather.

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