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161. Saffron

Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). A Crocus sativus flower bears three stigmas.

Together with the styles, the dried stigmas are used in cooking as a seasoning and coloring agent. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice by weight, is native to Southwest Asia.

Saffron has a bitter taste and a fragrance. It can impart a rich golden hue to dishes and textiles.Saffron has many medicinal uses.

Saffron helps in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. It acts as an anti tumor agent. It inhibits the skin cancer in mice. Both saffron stigma and petals are said to be helpful in reducing depression.

Satiereal an extract of saffron stigma, may reduce snacking, enhance satiety and contribute to weight loss.

Saffron is effective in relieving symptoms of P.M.S.

Saffron may have a protective effect on the heart.

161. Saffron | Tastes, flavours and benefits

<blockquote data-quote="Visalakshi Ramani" data-source="post: 228998" data-attributes="member: 16936">161. Saffron&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="http://venkivisal.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_0085saffron400x300.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://venkivisal.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/img_0085saffron400x300.jpg?w=300&amp;h=300" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " data-size="" style="" /></a>&nbsp;Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of the saffron crocus (Crocus sativus). A Crocus sativus flower bears three stigmas.&nbsp;Together with the styles, the dried stigmas are used in cooking as a&nbsp; seasoning and coloring agent. Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice&nbsp; by weight, is native to Southwest Asia.&nbsp;Saffron has a bitter taste and a fragrance. It can impart a rich&nbsp; golden hue to dishes and textiles.Saffron has many medicinal uses.&nbsp;Saffron helps in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. It acts as an&nbsp; anti tumor agent. It inhibits the skin cancer in mice. Both saffron&nbsp; stigma and petals are said to be helpful in reducing depression.&nbsp;Satiereal an extract of saffron stigma, may reduce snacking, enhance satiety and contribute to weight loss.&nbsp;Saffron is effective in relieving symptoms of P.M.S.Saffron may have a protective effect on the heart.<a href="http://venkivisal.wordpress.com/food-flavours-tastes-and-benefits/062-saffron/" target="_blank">161. Saffron | Tastes, flavours and benefits</a></blockquote>

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