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https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/saffron.html
LINK 2: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-844/saffron

Saffron is ... is the dried "stigma" or threads of the flower of the Crocus sativus plant.
It is a bulbous perennial plant that belongs to the family of Iridaceae, in the genus, Crocus, and known botanically as Crocus sativus.

The Crocus sativus plant grows to about 15-20cm in height and bears lavender colored flowers during each season which lasts from October until November. Each flower features perianth consisting of a stalk, known as “style,” connecting to three “stigmas” or threads to the rest of the plant. These orange-yellow colored stigmas along with the "style" constitute "saffron" a prized condiment spice.

Saffron is a plant. The dried stigmas (thread-like parts of the flower) are used to make saffron spice.
It can take 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce a single pound of saffron spice.
Saffron is largely cultivated and harvested by hand. Due to the amount of labor involved in harvesting, saffron is considered one of the world's most expensive spices. The stigmas are also used to make medicine.

Their flower pistils compose several essential volatile oils, but the most important of them all is safranal which gives saffron its pleasant flavor. Other volatile oils in saffron are cineole, phenethenol, pinene, borneol, geraniol, limonene, p-cymene, linalool, terpinen-4-oil, etc.

a-crocin, a carotenoid compound, which gives pistils their natural golden-yellow color.
It also contains other carotenoids, including zeaxanthin, lycopene, a- and ß-carotenes.
These are important antioxidants that help protect the human body from oxidant-induced stress, cancers, infections and acts as immune modulators.

Popularly known as "kesar" in the Indian subcontinent, it has been in use in the preparation rice-pilaf, rice-pudding, "halwa" and other sweet dishes in many Indian, Pakistani, and Cental Asian countries. It is also used as a color and flavoring base in the preparation of kulfi, ice-creams, cakes and drinks.

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It's a (cooking) ingredient used in Sweden, England, the U.S., and France, not to mention the countries where, collectively, around 50 tons are grown every year: Azerbaijan, China, Egypt, France, Greece, India, Israel, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Morocco, Spain, and Turkey. The commercial cost is about 50 million dollars, so it's a good thing saffron can remain fresh in an airtight container for several years.

Good saffron crop production demands cold, dry climate with well-drained rich fertile soil and irrigation facilities or sufficient amount of rainfall. The flowers harvested during the early-morning hours and soon their stigma separated, allowed to dry, and packed for marketing.

Why so expensive, you may ask?
Because the cultivation and harvest is still performed as it was since ancient times: by hand.
Elderly village women are usually set on this task of removing the saffron "threads."
It takes 4,500 crocus flowers to make up one ounce of saffron spice.

Of course, the high cost is a magnet for pretenders, who hawk saffron wannabes derived from substances other than the crocus flower.
Indian safflower or compositae is one of them, a paler red version sometimes masquerading as the real thing.

It's been suggested that buying saffron at your local supermarket might not yield the freshest product.
A better option might be obtaining it from an ethnic specialty grocery store.
But make sure it's actually saffron you purchase, because another affectation is "meadow saffron" (Colchicum autumnale), which, although used as a medicine, can be quite toxic, so it should be strictly avoided.

... dyeing textiles, .. a single grain can color 10 gallons of water with a distinctive yellow hue.
More than a grain is used, however, to color the bright orange robes worn by Buddhist priests in India.
Three wispy saffron "threads" can be gleaned from each delicate crocus, which, ironically, is lavender-purple in color.

In foods, saffron is used as a spice, yellow food coloring, and as a flavoring agent.
In manufacturing, saffron extracts are used as fragrance in perfumes and as a dye for cloth.

Selection and storage

Fresh saffron is available in the specialised spice markets.
Try to buy whole dried stigma (pistils) instead of powdered saffron since often it may be adulterated.
Choose well-sealed container from the authentic selling company label displaying the date of package and expiry.

Fresh spice should feature bright crimson-red color, and when rubbed between fingers, should release a very pleasant aroma and stain golden-yellow. Look for lengthy stamens, each measuring 2 to 4 cm in length. Avoid inferior quality product featuring gray color streaks or light spots on the stigma.This spice has a unique, pungent bitter-honey taste with a pleasant aroma.

Store inside a closed box and keep it in cool dark place (preferably inside the refrigerator) away from the light since light rays oxidize the pigments in saffron and offset its flavor.

Benefits: Immune & Hormonal Enhancer. INDEX
https://foodfacts.mercola.com/saffron.html
LINK 2: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-844/saffron
LINK 3: https://food.ndtv.com/health/7-health-benefits-of-saffron-the-priceless-spice-1263525
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A medical treatment for
As far back as the writings of Galen and Hippocrates, saffron was mentioned as a medical treatment for
• coughs,
• colds,
• stomach ailments,
• insomnia,
• uterine bleeding,
• scarlet fever,
• heart trouble, and
• flatulence.

Saffron is used for
• asthma,
• cough,
• whooping cough (pertussis),
• to loosen phlegm (as an expectorant)
• for sleep problems (insomnia),
• cancer,
• “hardening of the arteries” (atherosclerosis),
• intestinal gas (flatulence),
• depression,
• Alzheimer’s disease,
• fright,
• shock,
• spitting up blood (hemoptysis),
• pain,
• heartburn,
• dry skin.
• menstrual cramps
• premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• to prevent early (male) orgasm (premature ejaculation)
• infertility
• to increase interest in sex (as an aphrodisiac)
• to induce sweating.
• apply saffron directly to the scalp for baldness (alopecia).

Nutritional Benefits: % of the daily recommended value

 400%   manganese 
  38%   vitamin C   
  18%   magnesium  
  17%   iron  
  14%   Potassium 
  14%   vitamin B6 

Manganese helps 
   regulate blood sugar, 
   metabolize carbohydrates, and 
   absorb calcium. 
   form tissues, bones, and sex hormones. 

Vitamin C is an infection fighter;
iron purifies your blood; and the
vitamin B6 content helps form red blood cells and assures nerves will function as they should.

Potassium helps balance fluids in cells, which, if low, can cause painful muscle cramps.

... saffron contains more than 150 (other) volatile compounds, among others.

Picrocrocin is the main substance responsible for the strong taste.
Safranal brings saffron its characteristic odor and fragrance.
Crocin, delivers the intense orange color, is an indication of this spice's medicinal qualities,
--- i.e. its powerful carotenoids and antioxidants that can protect your body from free radical damage.

Medicinal uses

The active components present in saffron have many therapeutic applications in many traditional medicines since a long time as
anti-spasmodic, carminative, diaphoretic.

Research studies have shown that safranal, a volatile oil found in the spice, has
antioxidant, cytotoxic effect on cancer cells, anticonvulsant and antidepressant properties.

The a-crocin, a carotenoid compound, which gives the spice its characteristic golden-yellow hue, has been found to have
antioxidant, antidepressant, and anti-cancer properties.

Possibly Effective for

Alzheimer’s disease.
Some research shows that taking a specific saffron product (IMPIRAN, Iran) by mouth for 22 weeks might improve symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease about as well as the prescription drug donepezil (Aricept).

Depression.
Taking specific saffron extracts (Novin Zaferan Co, Iran) by mouth seems to improve symptoms of major depression after 6-8 weeks of treatment. Some studies suggest that saffron might be as effective as taking a low-dose prescription antidepressant such as fluoxetine or imipramine.

Menstrual discomfort.
Some research shows the taking a specific product containing saffron, anise, and celery seed (SCA, Gol Daro Herbal Medicine Laboratory) reduces pain during the menstrual cycle.

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
Some research shows that taking a specific saffron extract (Department of Cultivation and Development of Institute of Medicinal Plants, Iran) improves symptoms of PMS after two menstrual cycles.

Protects against cancer:
Saffron contains a dark orange, water soluble carotene called crocin, which is responsible for much of saffron's golden color. Crocin has been found to trigger apoptosis [ programmed cell death] in a number of different types of human cancer cells, leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, colon adenocarcinoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. Researchers in Mexico who have been studying saffron extract have discovered that saffron and its active components display an ability to inhibit human malignant cells. Not only does the spice inhibit cells that have become cancerous, but it has no such effect on normal cells and actually stimulates their formation and that of lymphocytes [immune cells that help destroy cancer cells].

1. Boosts Cardiovascular Health
Recent studies have shown great promise of saffron constituents in the promotion of a healthy cardiovascular system.
Heat shock proteins (HSPs) 27, 60 and 70 in particular were significantly linked to metabolic syndrome and atherosclerosis so researchers wanted to investigate the effect of this herb on antibody titers to HSP in patients with metabolic syndrome.

The levels of heat shock proteins 27, 60, 65 and 70 were measured in a study published in the Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine during supplementation, with 105 participants diagnosed with metabolic syndrome. The participants were randomly divided into two groups and were given either 100 milligrams a day of a placebo or saffron. After three months, the antibodies to heat shock proteins 27 and 70 were reduced greatly in the saffron group.

2. Treats Erectile Dysfunction
Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects more than 150 million males throughout the world.
In traditional medicine, saffron was used as an aphrodisiac, with the constituent crocin credited for its aphrodisiac activity.

In a pilot study to evaluate this traditional use, 20 male participants with ED were evaluated for 10 days. Each morning, the participants took a tablet containing 200 milligrams of this spice. The participants underwent the nocturnal penile tumescence test and the international index of erectile function questionnaire (IIEF-15) at the start of supplementation and at the end of 10 days.

After the 10 days of supplementation, there was a statistically significant improvement in tip tumescence and rigidity as well as base tumescence and rigidity. The ILEF-15 total scores were significantly higher in participants after supplemented with this herb. There was a positive effect on sexual function with increased duration and number of erectile events seen in men with erectile dysfunction only after taking it for 10 days. Thus, this traditional spice also potentially works as a natural remedy for impotence.

3. Possesses Potential Anticancer Effects
Cancer is considered to be the second leading cause of death in the world.
Saffron as a medicinal plant is known for its anticancer capabilities, making it a potential natural cancer treatment.

In a randomized, double-blind clinical trial published in the Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine, the effects of saffron on response to treatment in patients suffering from liver metastasis were evaluated. Thirteen participants suffering from liver metastases were included in this study and then divided into two different groups. Both groups received chemotherapy regimen. Participants in group 1 were treated with saffron capsule (50 milligrams, twice daily) during chemotherapy periods while group 2 received a placebo.

A sum of the longest diameter was calculated and compared for all lesions in IV contrast CT scan before and after the treatment.
Out of the 13 who participated, six quit and seven continued until the end. In the group treated with saffron, two participants showed partial and complete response (50 percent) whereas in placebo group, no response was seen. Also, two deaths in the placebo and one in saffron group occurred. This research suggests that saffron might be useful in patients suffering from liver metastasis and other cancers.

4. Alleviates Symptoms of PMS
Premenstrual syndromes (PMS) are among the most common health problems reported by women, affecting 2o percent to 40 percent of women of reproductive age. Saffron is considered an excellent antispasmodic so researchers at the Tehran University of Medical Sciences’ Vali Asr Reproductive Health Research Center assessed whether it could alleviate symptoms of PMS. Women aged 20 to 45 years with regular menstrual cycles who experienced PMS symptoms for at least six months were eligible for the study. Women were randomly assigned to either group A, who receive 15 milligrams of capsule saffron twice a day in the morning and evening or group B, who received a capsule placebo twice a day for a two menstrual cycles.

The women were evaluated for PMS symptoms using a Premenstrual Daily Symptoms (PDS) questionnaire and Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D). Results showed a significant improvement in both tests (PDS and HAM-D) for the women in the saffron group compared to their pre-treatment symptoms and also showed a significant improvement in symptoms compared to the placebo group.

5. Promotes Satiety and Weight loss
In a Malaysian study, researchers wanted to investigate the satiety property of saffron.
Women participants were given a capsule of Satiereal twice daily or an inactive placebo with no restrictions in dietary intake.
After two months, the participants using the saffron extract reported a decrease in snacking and lost more weight than the control group.

The researchers concluded that this herb can help treat obesity by curbing the appetite, promoting weight loss.

6. Treats Anxiety and Depression
Depression is a serious disorder in today’s society with estimates of lifetime prevalence as high as 21 percent of the general population in some developed countries. As a therapeutic plant, saffron was used for depression in Persian traditional medicine, and researchers wanted to assess the efficacy this herb in the treatment of mild to moderate depression in a 6-week clinical trial.

Thirty adult outpatients who met the clinical interview for depression participated in the trial.
Participants had a baseline Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression score of at least 18.
In this double-blind, single-center trial, participants were randomly assigned to receive a capsule of saffron (30 milligrams a day) in group 1 or a capsule of the antidepressant imipramine (100 milligrams per day) in group 2 for a 6-week study. Saffron at this dose was found to be effective in a similar manner to imipramine in the treatment of mild to moderate depression.

In another study published in the Journal of Complementary & Integrative Medicine, 60 adult participants with anxiety and depression were randomized to receive a 50 milligram saffron capsule or a placebo capsule twice daily for 12 weeks. The questionnaires Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) were used at baseline, six and 12 weeks after starting medication. 54 participants completed the trial. As a result, the supplementation of saffron had a significant effect on the BDI and BAI scores in comparison to placebo during 12 weeks.

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https://www.nutrition-and-you.com/saffron.html
LINK 2: https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-844/saffron

Safety profile
High doses of saffron can act as a uterine stimulant and in severe cases can cause miscarriage.
Therefore, pregnant women may be advised to avoid this spice in the diet.

Side Effects & Safety
Saffron is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine for up to 6 weeks.
Some possible side effects include dry mouth, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, change in appetite, and headache.
Allergic reactions can occur in some people.

High doses can cause
• poisoning,
• yellow appearance of the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes;
• vomiting;
• dizziness;
• bloody diarrhea;
• bleeding from the nose, lips, and eyelids;
• numbness; and other serious side effects.

• Doses of 12-20 grams can cause death.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
Taking saffron by mouth in amounts larger than what is normally found in food is LIKELY UNSAFE.
Larger amounts of saffron can make the uterus contract and might cause a miscarriage.

Bipolar disorder:
Saffron seems to be able to affect mood.
There is a concern that it might trigger excitability and impulsive behavior (mania) in people with bipolar disorder.
Don’t use saffron if you have this condition.

Allergies to Lolium, Olea (includes olive), and Salsola plant species:
People who are allergic to these plants might also be allergic to saffron.

Heart conditions:
Saffron might affect how fast and how strong the heart beats.
Taking large amounts of saffron might worsen some heart conditions.

Low blood pressure:
Saffron might lower blood pressure.
Taking saffron might make blood pressure become too low in people with low blood pressure.

Cooking: Stimulate the Senses. INDEX
https://food.ndtv.com/health/7-health-benefits-of-saffron-the-priceless-spice-1263525

2. Promotes learning and memory retention:
Recent studies have also demonstrated that saffron extract, specifically its crocin, is useful in the treatment of age related mental impairment. In Japan, saffron is encapsulated and used in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, memory loss and inflammation.

3. In delayed puberty:
In under developed girls, saffron has an overall stimulant effect. A pinch of saffron crushed in a table spoon of milk is useful to stimulate hormones and bring about desired effect.

4. To increase vitality:
In low libido saffron aids as a sexual stimulant and can be consumed in a dose of a pinch in a glass of milk at bed time.

5. In patchy baldness:
Saffron mixed in liquorice and milk makes an effective topical application to induce hair growth in alopecia.

6. Protection against cold:
Saffron is a stimulant tonic and very effective to treat cold and fever; saffron mixed in milk and applied over the forehead quickly relieves cold.

7. Food Additives:
Saffron is an excellent replacement for synthetic food additives- for eg: instead of FD and C yellow no 5: a synthetic food coloring agent that is a very common allergy trigger, Saffron’s glorious yellow could be an acceptable hypoallergenic choice.

Some Serving Ideas:

1. For a wonderful marinade for fish, add saffron threads, garlic and thyme to vinegar.

2. Use saffron to give cakes, pastries and cookies a buttery golden hue and a rich aroma.

3. Cook biryanis with saffron combined with cloves, cinnamon, Indian bay leaves and nutmeg for a memorable treat.

4. Crush a tiny piece of saffron into a glass of champagne or sparkling apple cider and turn the drink into a golden elixir.

5. Coffee spiced with saffron and cardamom is a soothing and heart healthy drink.

6. Add saffron and cinnamon to whole milk or yogurt and honey for a simple version of the famous Indian yogurt drink, lassi.

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Golden Saffron is specialized only on whole red thread Persian saffron in the world.
Our mission has been always dedicated to offer the premium quality saffron and top saffron grades.
Our Golden Saffron is harvested from Pure Saffron Farms and its 100% Natural red Threads exclude any chemical or preservatives.

Our Persian Saffron is made up of all red stigmas which have been professionally cut and separated from the style by hand, making sure there is absolute no break or damage to the saffron threads. It’s then Naturally Flash-Dried, a method Persian Premium Saffron has used and perfected, meaning it’s dried so fast that it loses no taste, vitamins, or nutrients and minerals in the process.

You can test the quality of our saffron with just your eyes and nose.
As soon as you open each of our Premium Quality saffron packages you will experience an amazing natural bloody red color comes along with the smooth nice smell of this magical spice that spread all over the place; Which strongly prove that our Saffron has no artificial components and its 100% Natural and High quality. The deep natural red color is rated as “Grade I Saffron” in the world and it comes with an inspiring smell which you can find this combination only in our Saffron.

Saffron is the name for the threads (stigmas) from the Crocus Sativus flower.
There are only 3 saffron stigmas for each individual flower, meaning Saffron is considered one of the rarest spices in the world! In fact, it takes over 80,000 blossoms or 240,000 hand-picked saffron stigmas to make a single pound of this popular product. Ensuring consistent premium quality batches in every single gram!

Saffron is magical spice with the power to promote overall body health;
Saffron threads include several natural components that have various uses even as an essential food ingredients or as a magical spice which has been always used as a natural home remedies.

Manganese is the main ingredient, as well as vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamin B6.
These vitamins and minerals all together play the magical benefits of saffron.

Article: Persian saffron vs Kashmiri Saffron vs other types. INDEX
http://www.goldensaffron.com/blog/health/
persian-saffron-vs-kashmiri-saffron-vs-other-types
March, 17 2017

Kashmir is known as the valley of flowers.
Among several varieties of flowers grown there, saffron has its own importance and utility. ...
There are two places in Kashmir that are able to be a land for saffron cultivation.

One of these two places is Pampur.
Pampore or Pampur is a historic town situated on the eastern side of river Jehlum on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. It is worldwide famous for its Saffron, so known as Saffron Town of Kashmir. The area is about 11 km from Srinagar city centre Lal Chowk. Pampur is a lush and pristine area which is outstanding place for cultivating saffron.

The saffron plant is very small and its flower is the only part which is seen above the ground.
The harvesting time of this saffron is autumn. The best environment for cultivating saffron is cool dry climate and rich soil with organic fertilizers and Kashmiri lands are famous for this rich qualities. The stigmas of Kashmiri saffron are very long and with thick head. They are dark red color. The quality of soil and suitability of climate have significant impact on size of stigmas. There are three grade of saffron that are available in Kashmir: Lachha saffron, Mongra saffron and Zarda saffron. Kashmiri saffron is well known for its exotic aroma and as a flavor in culinary preparation. Kashmiri saffron has deep dark maroonish-purple hue. While Persian saffron has about 70% of total world production, in case of quality Kashmiri saffron is the best and finest.

Persian saffron
... Saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spices.
One of the reasons behind this high price is the fact that this plant cannot be found except in a handful of places.
Hence, saffron has been nicknames the red gold. Though it’s able to find saffron in a few places besides Iran, Persian saffron has no rival when it comes to its excellent flavor, mesmerizing color and outstanding quality. Iran usually tends to be the biggest producers and exporters of many of its domestic products. Saffron is no different. Iran covers about 70% of the world’s 250 tons of saffron production annually. It is said that classical Persian is the very first language that has the use of saffron (or Zaferan, as more commonly known around Iran) registered in the cooking department. There are a few points that matter when it comes to the quality of saffron.

We will name two:

1. The age and maturity and the saffron is a very important point.
2. The mass of style cultivated alongside the saffron is vital to the quality

There are different types of saffron that can be cultivate in Iran:

Sargol:
this is considered the top notch quality, which consists only of the red stigmas of the saffron crocus.
Sargol literally translates as “top of the flower”. Our Iranian saffron is made up of the red stigmas which have been professionally cut and separated from the style prior to drying. Stigmas cut this way don’t trap the moisture inside. If stigmas stay attached to the style, it keeps inside up to 30-50% dead weight and you pay for it. We only sell the stigmas (threads).
Coloring power is the only measuring tool that assures you of consistent saffron quality.

Pushal/Pushali:
this brand is also mostly red stigmas, along with a small amount of yellow style.

Bunch:
a small amount of red stigmas plus a lot of yellow style and Possesses lower quality than the two above.

Konge: only yellow style.
This brand has the aroma of saffron, but barely has any coloring ability.

Apart from enhancing the features of dishes magnificently, saffron also has many medical uses.
It is used to reduce a number of health sicknesses, and is used as a remedy to cure insomnia and reduce stress.
Saffron is also a useful substance when it comes to weight loss, and fitness since it has an appetite receding effect.
It is also of great use in the cosmetics and skin care facility as the various masks.

Persian saffron:
• Persian Saffron threads are all vivid crimson color with a slightly lighter orange-red color on the tips.
  ---- This indicates that it’s not cheap saffron that has been tinted red to look expensive
• Aroma is strong and fresh.
• No broken-off debris collected at the bottom of container.
• No other yellow or white plant parts mixed in with the red threads.
• Fresh and current season's threads.
• Saffron threads are dry and brittle to the touch.

Other saffron:

• Saffron threads displaying telltale dull brick red coloring which is indicative of age.
• Aroma is musty.
• Broken-off debris is collected at the containers bottom, indicative of age-related brittle dryness.
• Yellow and white plant parts are not separated from the stigmas to add dead weight.
• Not a current season threads.
• Have moister trapped inside for adding dead weight

Article: Saffron power in Cancer Prevention. INDEX
http://www.goldensaffron.com/blog/health/saffron-power-in-cancer-prevention
July, 05 2016

There is no doubt that cancer is one of the fatal disease all over the world and alone results to more than 6 million deaths every year. According to medical experts, the best way to prevent the development of cancer in any individual is the use of natural or synthetic agents to block its development in the human body. The use of herbs, plants, vegetables and spices in traditional medicine have been recognised globally as one of the ways by which cancer can be prevented.

Saffron, as a herb and spice have attracted the attention of many research groups, as a result of its chemical properties.
Among the 150 volatile compounds and other various non-volatile compounds contained in saffron, the majority of them have already been identified to be effective in the prevention of cancer. Studies have revealed that the continuous use of saffron can stop the growth and development of mouse tumors, which are derived from various cancer cells.

Saffron as an anti-tumor and anti-cancer herb.
Studies have also revealed that safranal, one of the volatile oils found in saffron has an cytotoxic and antioxidant effects on cancer cells. More still, Alfa-crocin, a carotenoid compound found in saffron and is responsible for the golden-yellow hue of the spice has been discovered to possess anti-cancer, anti-oxidant and anti-depressant qualities. The presence of safranal and crocin in saffron can prevent the development of cancer cells and tumors in the human body.

It has been discovered also that saffron not only prevents cancer growth, but can also help patient already having cancer fight off the disease. Cancer cells develop by building their own supply of blood in the body. Saffron fights off this disease by finding a way to enter the cancer cells and then force them to commit suicide (also referred to as Apoptosis). The carotenoid content of saffron causes deadly and toxic reaction to certain types of cancer cells such as sarcoma cells, leukaemia cells and cancerous carcinoma cells.

The saffron flower contains a chemical called crocin, which has antioxidant and anti-cancerous properties. Crocin has been found to be very effective against different types of cancer like the prostate cancer and the likes. In addition, crocin contains flavonoids, which has been found to shrink cancerous cell lines, thereby destroying them.

Other health benefits of saffron are its use in the treatment of menstrual discomfort, asthma, atherosclerosis, depression, etc. Saffron also contains bio-chemical compounds like the lycopene, zea-xanthin, and a- and ß- carotene, all of which act as immune modulator and as such, prevent the development of cancer in the body.

Article: Benefits of Saffron For Skin. INDEX
http://www.goldensaffron.com/blog/health/benefits-of-saffron-for-skin
June, 19 2016

For Radiant Skin:
The human skin looks dull and lifeless as a result of harsh weather, pollution on the environment and other variables it encounters on a daily basis. External application of saffron over the skin brings back the lost glow on the face of the skin.

Application:
Add 3-4 strands of saffron to 1-2 tablespoons of hot water in a little bowl.
Cover and leave for at least 30 minutes.
Before you go to bed, use your fingers to crush the strands of saffron in order to extract the saffron solution.
Add half tablespoon of honey and mix. Then use a layer of this solution over your skin.
Make sure your skin is clean and without dirt before the application.
Leave the solution on the skin for around 10-15 minutes, and then wash it off with plain water.
Never make use of soap.

For Brightening of the Skin:
Add several strands of saffron to 2 tablespoons of warm milk.
Leave for at least 30 minutes and then crush the strands very well.
Include one tablespoon of pure sandal powder to the mixture and mix to produce a smooth face mask.
Then apply this over your skin and leave it to stay up to 15 minutes or more. Wash with plain water afterwards.

For Sun Tan Removal:
Soak several strands of saffron in a tablespoon of hot water for 30-45 minutes.
On the elapse of the 30 minutes, crush up the saffron strands.
Add a small amount of fresh cream to it and mix them together.
Before going to bed and after washing your body, apply this over your skin and let it stay till dawn.
When you wake up in the morning, wash off with mild face wash. If your skin is oily, then use honey in place of cream.

For Skin Toning:
You probably don’t know this, but Saffron is a good natural skin toner.
Soak 2-3 strands of saffron in small water filled with roses, and then crush it to bring out the colour.
Make use of a cotton ball to dab it over your face.
This method of Saffron applicationkeeps your skin healthy, fresh and much younger.
You can also add this solution to your bath water.

To improve the complexion of the skin:
Saffron is a well-known skin-lightening ingredient that is used by many cosmetic companies in producing their skin lightening products. There are three ways you can use Saffron to improve the complexion of your skin.

1). In order to make a skin-lightening mask, soak 2-3 strands of saffron in a small amount of water in the morning.
When it’s night-time, crush the strands of saffron and add a touch of sugar, a couple of drops of olive oil, one tablespoon milk and mix together. Then apply this solution on your skin and massage lightly.

2). Leave it for around 10-15 minutes and wash with a mild face wash.
This facemask solution enhances blood circulation, skin nourishment and lightens the complexion when used regularly.

3). Adding 3-4 saffron strands to your daily glass of milk intake has been proven to improve the complexion of the skin.

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Product: Saffron 2020-PRO Eye Supplement. INDEX
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$84.97 -- 90 capsules per bottle = 3 months supply
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Saffron 2020-PRO is developed to harness the macular benefits of 20 mg saffron.
Saffron 2020-PRO is recommended to individuals that want a proven saffron supplement to maintain their eye health over the years.

Saffron 2020-PRO helps to improve macular pigment optical density.

Ingredients:

 25 mg   Vitamin C
 20 mg   Crocus sativus –  Saffron
 10 mg   Resveratrol
 06 mg   Lutein
0.6 mg   Zeaxanthin

includes magnesium stearate 

“Take one capsule daily after breakfast”.

Recent research in Europe showed that patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) showed improvements in their vision after taking 20 mg of the spice saffron (stigma from flowers of Crocus sativus) for just three months. In macular degeneration patient’s vision deteriorates over time if no action is taken. Studies demonstrated that the saffron spice can protect retina from daily photo-oxidative damage.

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Product: Saffron Extract Max, 88.5 mg, Smoky Mountain Naturals. INDEX
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Saffron Supplement 88.5 mg with 100% Pure Saffron Extract, Crocus Sativus (90 Capsules)
Natural Appetite Suppressant, Hunger Control and Eye Health, Mood Booster
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Regular: Cdn $35.40 --- + Ca$ 5.54 shipping
Date first available at Amazon.ca: Aug. 9 2019
Take 1 capsule before a meal.

Ingredients
Saffron Extract 88.50 mg.

Inactive Ingredients:
Cellulose (Vegetable Capsule),
Rice Flour.

Appetite Reduction
Saffron is an excellent way to boost your diet and weight loss efforts.
Multiple studies have shown demonstrable reduction in appetite and body fat from Saffron use.
These powerful effects on appetite reduction are actually attributed to serotonin regulation and mood improvement.
Because Saffron’s appetite reduction is related to serotonin, results are particularly notable when it comes to emotional eating and snacking throughout the day. For those that are trying to lose weight but struggle with snacking and emotional eating, Saffron can make a huge difference.

Vision/Eye Health
Eye health and improved vision have been associated with Saffron because of its abundance of the carotenoids Crocin and Crocetin. These carotenoid antioxidants protect retinal cells, and may help restore their function. The effects of Saffron on visual health has even made it a highly sought-after supplement for those that suffer from age-related macular degeneration. Give your eyes the support that they need with this rich source of carotenoids.

Mood and Depression Support
It’s no coincidence that Saffron is commonly known as the “Sunshine Spice”.
This unique and valuable supplement has been used for improving the mood and decreasing anxiety for centuries.
Saffron has been shown across a range of studies to be remarkably effective for improving mild to moderate depression.
The mood-enhancing properties of Saffron are believed to be products of its effect on the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine, which are intimately connected to mood and mental health.

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Our price: US $19.99 -- 60 Capsules -- Servings: 60

Ingredients:
88.5 mg --- Saffron Extract
(Crocus sativus L.)(stigma) standardized to minimum 0.3% safranal (0.27 mg) Saffr'Activ®

Saffron Extract is a premium-quality supplement featuring Saffr’Activ®, a patented extract of Crocus satvus L., standardized to a minimum of 0.3% safranal, the active ingredient in saffron.

Saffron is a spice derived from Crocus sativus, a flowering plant native to southwest Asia and belonging to the iris (Iridaceae) family. Crocus sativus produces three crimson-colored stigmas with each flower, which are dried and used a food seasoning. Saffron is known for its bitter taste, earthy fragrance and golden-yellow color, which is the result of a natural chemical carotenoid compound called crocin.

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Directions
As a dietary supplement, take 1 capsule with food twice daily (morning and evening), or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Cautions:
Keep dry and at room temperature (59°-86°F [15°-30°C]).
Pregnant or lactating women, those with diabetes, hypoglycemics and people with known medical conditions and/or taking drugs should consult with a licensed physician and/or pharmacist prior to taking dietary supplements. Keep out of reach of children.

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Servings: 60 -- 60 Vegetarian Capsules.

Ingredients:
88.25 mg --- Satiereal® Saffron extract (stigma) [std. to 0.3% safranal]
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable cellulose (capsule), silica.

Benefit:
Helps Support Healthy Eating Habits and Positive Mental Outlook

Directions:
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.
Take one (1) capsule twice daily (morning and evening) with food or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.

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Benefits:
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Ingredients:
88.5 mg --- Saffron extract standardized to .03% safranal
Other Ingredients: Vegetable stearate, vegetable cellulose (capsule) and silica.

Directions
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