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| Saffron - Medicinal Properties and BenefitsSaffronSaffron grows up to 45 cm in height. Commercial saffron consists of the dried stigma and tops of the styles of the flowers. It is one of the world’s costliest herbs. It contains an essential oil which consists of terpenes, terpene alcohols and esters. Its other constituents are crocin and picrocrocin.Botanical Name: Crocus sativus Indian Name: Kesar or Zaafaran Health Benefits of Saffron Below are some of the medicinal properties of saffron: - Saffron is useful in promoting and regulating menstrual periods. It soothes lumbar pains which accompany menstruation. Saffron is also effective in the treatment of other ailments concerning women such as leucorrhea and hysteria. Pessaries of saffron are used in painful conditions of the uterus. - It strengthens the functioning of stomach and promotes its action. It is beneficial in the treatment of several digestive disorders, especially flatulent colic. - Saffron is also beneficial in treating skin disorders. A paste of the herb can be used as a dressing for bruises and superficial sores. Precautions The drug should not be taken in large doses by pregnant women as it may cause abortion. |
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