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Saffron
Family:
Iridaceae |
Latin Name:
Crocus sativus |
Description
The flower rises directly from the ground, having no true stem. It has 6 lavender, white, or reddish purple flowers up to 2 inches long, with linear grass-like leaves that can be up to one and a half feet long. It does not produce fruit and flowers in September. Height: up to 18 inches.
Common Uses
Saffron can treat pain associated with menstruation, treats chronic uterine bleeding, and calms indigestion and colic. It also stimulates circulation and regulates the spleen, liver, and heart. Saffron contains a chemical called crocetin, which is known to lower blood pressure.
History
Roughly 35,000 flowers are needed to produce one pound of saffron spice. Ancient Romans prized saffron's scent so much that they stuffed cushions with it, put the leaves all around banquet floors, and sprinkled saffron water on benches. True saffron is expensive and has a deep orange to brownish red color, and comes only from crocus sativus pistons.
Products Containing this Ingredient
Bitters, Maria’s Swedish, Bitters, Swedish
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