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saffron P.E.
Botanical Source: Crocus sativus L.
Used Part: Flower
Specification: 4: 1, 10:1, 50:1, 100:1
Appearance: orange red powder
Test Method: HPLC
Bulk density: 0.35-0.75g/mL
Moisture: <5%
Ash: <5%
Description:
Saffron is arguably the most expensive herb in the world, due to amount of time and energy it takes to harvest. The term saffron actually refers to the dried stigmas and top of the saffron crocus, a type of flower similar to safflower. In China, saffron grows predominantly in the Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. The stigmas are picked by hand and dried. It takes approximately 75, 000 saffron flowers to produce one pound of saffron stigma. In many cultures, saffron is used as a spice and for culinary purposes; however, it has many medicinal uses as well. In traditional Chinese medicine, saffron has a sweet taste and cold properties, and is associated with the Heart and Liver meridians. Its main functions are to invigorate the blood, remove stagnation, clear the meridians and release toxins. It is typically used to treat conditions such as high fevers and related conditions that may be caused by pathogenic heat, and to help break up blood clots. There is also anecdotal evidence that saffron can inhibit the growth of some types of cancer cells. Small amounts of saffron can increase the incidence of contractions in pregnant women.
Function:
1.Saffron's folkloric uses as an herbal medicine are legendary and legion. It was used for its carminative (suppressing cramps and flatulence) and emmenagogic(enhancing pelvic blood flow) properties.Medieval Europeans used it to treat respiratory disorders, coughs and colds, scarlet fever, smallpox, cancer, hypoxia, and asthma. Other targets were: blood disorders, insomnia, paralysis, heart diseases, stomach upsets, gout, chronic uterine haemorrhage, dysmorrhea, amenorrhea, infant colic, and eye disorders. For the ancient Persians and Egyptians saffron was an aphrodisiac, a general-use antidote against poisoning, a digestive stimulant, and a tonic for dysentery and measles.
2. Less hunger,100% reduction in the desire to snack,50%fewer instances of eating between meals, moderate weight loss.
3. Better mood, antidepressant effects have been demonstrated.
4. Saffron has shown promise as a new and alternative treatment for a variety of cancers. Initial research suggests that carotenoids present in saffron are anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic(mutation-preventing), and immunomodulatory.
5. Use as an antioxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,and as a food supplement.
6. Can protect the eye from damage caused by bright sunlight and slow the progress of genetic diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.
Application:
It is widely used in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industries.
It is a perfect Colorant used in wine, beverage, syrup, jam, ice cream, pastry and so on.