URBANDEPOK.COM- Flower saffron or crocus sativus is known as the most expensive spice in the world, the ingredients in it are picrocrocin, crosin, and safranal.
Referred to as the golden spice, because it is rich in benefits.
Saffron became very expensive due to the complexity of harvesting and processing and having to be grown and harvested by hand.
This flower blooms every year, and each flower only produces 3 strands of fine red thread or stigma which will then be harvested with tongs and then dried.
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Aside from being a flavoring agent and food coloring saffron can be consumed by mixing it only with water.
Here are some benefits saffron for health:
1. Maintain and increase endurance
Saffron contains various plant compounds that act as antioxidants, these compounds have been linked to health such as reducing inflammation, anti-cancer and anti-depressant properties.
The antioxidants present in it, such as crosin, crosiatin, safranal and coiferol, are believed to help protect the body’s cells from oxidative stress.
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2. Improve mood and treat symptoms of depression
Saffron is also dubbed as the sunshine spice, a study says consuming 30ml grams daily is as effective as some kind of conventional treatment for depression.
Flower petals saffron which looks like a thread can treat mild to moderate depression experienced by a person.
3. Has cancer-fighting properties
Saffron is rich in antioxidants which helps neutralize harmful free radicals. Because free radicals are associated with diseases such as cancer.
4. Reduces symptoms of premenstrual syndrome or PMS
Every woman must feel uncomfortable symptoms before menstruation and this condition really interferes with activities such as feeling dizzy, and the most disturbing is the sensation of cramps in the stomach.
