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100% Pure Saffron |







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Description: |
Most valued spice used over the centuries as an
essence and natural coloring & flavoring agent all
over the world in foods, Mediterranean, oriental &
Indian dishes especially soups, salads,
ice-creams, drinks & in various kinds of
pharmaceutical preparations.
It is also known for its high medicinal qualities
saffron is the stigma of crocus sativus plant used
widely as a drug, possessing several therapeutical
properties.
Since centuries, saffron is used in Unani medicine
as,
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Antidote for many harmful or
toxic drugs. |
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Activates the effect of
compound medicine for better absorption at
organs tissue level. |
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Potentiates the principal drug
effect of compound formulations the brain
heart & liver diseases (Source Central
Research Institute of Unani Medicine
Hyderabad,
India. |
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In Unani medicine it
is being used as a refrigerant, general tonic,
diuretic, stimulant, sex & overall aphrodisiac,
laxative, uterus improver & in pregnancy. (source -
Drug Standardisation Research Unit, Jamia Hamdard,
New Delhi - 110062. India.) On an average abont 1.5
Lac flowers are required for yield of one kg of
saffron & involves high volume of labour & manpower.
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Uses:
(1)Saffron as Symbol of Religion: Saffron has a
long history of spiritual and magical use. It was a
sacred flower in ancient Crete. Greek gods and
goddeses wore gowns dyed with saffron, as did
Buddhist monks. It is an ancient symbol of the sun,
and has been used to dye foods the color yellow as
part of solar worship. Saffron has long been
associated with gold.
(2)Saffron as a Dye:
The basic ingredient of saffron is crocin, which is
actually the source of its strong coloring property.
In ancient times it was a very rare and expensive
substance and the colour it produced signified a
high status or royalty. Romans used it to dye their
hair. The 'purple carpet' of saffron of Irish kings
is another such impressive example.
(3)Saffron as a Medicine:
Saffron essential oil is known to have therapeutic
properties. It is considered an excellent stomach
ailment and an antispasmodic that helps in digestion
and increases appetite. It is also relieves renal
colic, reduces stomachaches and relieves tension.
Over the time it has also been used as a drug for
flu-like infections, depression, and hypatomegaly.
Its essential oils are also used as sedatives. It is
also considered that in small quantities it
regulates women's menstruation, and helps
conception. It is a fact that since antiquity,
crocus was attributed to have aphrodisiac
properties. Many writers along with Greek mythology
sources associate crocus with fertility. Crocus in
general is an excellent sexual stimulant.
(4)Saffron in Cooking:Saffron
is most widely used as a spice for colouring and
flavour improving while giving a distinct aroma and
a beautiful golden colour. It is used in a whole
array of recipes all over the world.
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Packing:
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1gm / 5 gm
/ 10 gm / 100 gm / 1 Kg. / 5 Kg. &.10 Kg
In Airtight heavy gauge Plastic Box, Seal By
HIMNEEL
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Storage:
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Should be stored at lower humidity & low temperature
to insure colour stability.
Saffron valued for its exotic flavour & colour is by
for the must expensive spice of the world, as its is
considered Soverign remedy in traditional medicine,
UNPARALLELED in virtue by any drug material medica. |
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