Saffron (Grade1) - Negin / Poshal / Sargol,Iran (Islamic Republic of) price supplier

About Saffron

Saffron, scientifically known as Crocus sativus, belongs to Iridaceae family and is derived from the dried stigma of the flower of saffron crocus. The flower has three stigmas which are each the distal end of a carpel. Together with their styles – the stalk connecting the stigmas to the rest of the plant- these components are often dried and used in cooking and medicine. Saffron can also be used as a fabric dye. Once the red tufts are separated from the flowers, they are dried and used in various ways.

Therapeutic effects of saffron:

Saffron is mentioned in European Pharmacopoeia and according to the accomplished  tests in Europe  saffron  has indicated to have positive effects in decreasing blood fat  and cholesterol as well as increasing oxygen  penetration into plasma.  Saffron is considered to be the golden spice and it can not only be used in cooking to add an aroma to food, turning any dish into an exotic one, it can also be beneficial to a number of health problems

Saffron is used in making anti-Alzheimer, anti-cancer and anti-depression drugs; patients suffering from cardiac disease and iron deficiency anemia have benefited from saffron

Saffron has been the world’s most expensive spice by weight for decades and it is native to Iran and generally to Southwest Asia. It takes 150000 flowers to make 1 kilogram of saffron. Since saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, there are different kinds of fraud in relation to its preparation. We advise that you purchase saffron from reputable sources.