10 Amazing Benefits Of Saffron On Health

Saffron, the spice of kings, that is also referred to as kesar in India, is a very popular spice that is known to almost everyone, since it’s widely used in sweets, dishes, medical purposes, beauty and skin treatments etc. Saffron is regarded as a spice that is derived from the flower of crocus sativus. It is very costly and mostly used in just a tiny quantity to add a flavour in various different cuisines across the globe. In India, saffron (Kesar) is also used in rituals and ceremonies. Anecdotes of saffron can be seen intervened in the ancient Persian, Egyptian, Sumerians, Roman history. These rich cultures were well aware about the healing powers and benefits of saffron for health, beauty and rituals. Let’s read some of the health benefits of saffron.

# Digestive system

Saffron helps in enhancing the digestion of the food and strengthens the digestive organs.

# Benefits During pregnancy

In pregnancy saffron enhances mood, blood circulation, pelvic blood flow and morning sickness.

# Benefits in age related diseases

Saffron has carotenoids which protect against aging diseases like cataract, muscular degeneration and prevents against harmful sun radiations.

# Vision benefits

Saffron enhances the vision and maintains the health of the eyes.

# Acidity

It is a great choice when one needs relief from acidity and gas.

# Benefits in Arthritis

Saffron helps reduced the inflammation and pain related with the arthritis.

# Benefits in insomnia

Saffron has sedative properties due to which it helps in insomnia.

# Fever

Saffron contain a compound crocin which acts as an antipyretic to lower down the fever.

# Cancerous growth

Saffron is also known to inhibit and stop the growth of the cancerous cells in the breast, this done by the chemical compound crocin in the saffron threads.

# Benefits in Asthma

Saffron is known to reduce the asthma attacks as it helps clearing the airways and reduces lung inflammation, preventing and reducing the severity of an asthmatic attack.