Saffron properties

Saffron flower is a laborious agricultural product that has many properties. Among the saffron properties, we can mention strengthening mental health, prevention of eye diseases, skin, etc. The plant has a three-branch stigma in its center that is separated by hand, placed in the sieve and with heat treatment, its aroma and taste are strengthened . This plant is resistant to hot climate and currently Iran is the largest producer of saffron in the world. Regardless of the natural and special essence of saffron, this plant has many health benefits and this also makes it known as an expensive spice. Stay with us in this article to learn more about the saffron properties.

What are the properties of saffron?

Properties of saffron to strengthen mental health

Stimulating the mind and brain and mental health is one of the properties of saffron for health. Various studies have shown that stigmas of the plant, which is considered saffron as the principle and its petals have similar effects on people's morale and actually act like anti-depressants, so the properties of saffron petals are unique. Safranal and crocin, which are two compounds found in saffron, such as dopamine, regulate serotonin and norepinephrine of neurons and are able to reduce mild to moderate depression symptoms even without the use of conventional psychiatric medications. A two-month trial was conducted on 40  depressed individuals in Iran. Some patients were randomly assigned to take 20  mg of prozac anti-depressants on a daily basis, and the remaining 20  patients consumed 15  mg of saffron petals twice a day, and the researchers concluded that saffron had similar effects to anti-depressants. . This substance affects the endocrine system and helps reduce stress and anxiety. Since ancient times, people have been using saffron to relax and improve restful sleep due to its sedative properties. Saffron also enhances learning and memory.

Meanwhile in Japan, saffron is packed in capsules and used to treat amnesia and Parkinson's. Crocin prevents problems with mind degradation, such as Alzheimer's, which occurs as a result of aging.

Preventing eye disease macular degeneration or yellow spot degeneration

Macular degeneration is a disease that leads to blindness in aging conditions due to the aging and degeneration of part of the eye cells called macular. Crocin and crotching found in saffron prevent cell damage and delay the destruction of the cells in the corresponding part of the eye due to old age.

Properties of saffron for the skin

Antioxidants in saffron have anti-aging properties. Saffron's properties for facial skin include softness, flexibility and luminosity. Common uses of saffron can also cause whitening of the skin, preventing pimples, removing scars and dark spots of the skin and other skin spots. Saffron contains vitamin B12  and it also helps treat cracks and dry lips.

Properties of saffron for hair

Saffron prevents hair loss by strengthening hair cords from root to tip. If you mix saffron with milk and  licorice, you can use this hair tonic to treat alopecia or baldness and hair loss, as well as stimulate faster hair growth, and saffron improves blood flow to hair follicles, following more blood flow , food and oxygen is also more available for the hair follicle.

Saffron benefits for respiratory health

Saffron treats coughs and common colds. It acts like an expectorant or sputum, causing sputum dilution inside the lungs and throat. Saffron is able to act like an anti-inflammatory and stimulant compound. These benefits in the case of saffron can be beneficial against asthma. Asthma attacks occur when the ventilator is narrowed due to inflammation and saffron can prevent this event.

Reducing and relieving pain

Pain relief is one of the valuable advantages of saffron. Safranal material acts like painkillers and heals tooth pain. Saffron has antiseptic and soothing properties, which is why it is useful for infants and teething and can also improve sleep patterns. Saffron is used by residents as a natural and relaxing hypnotic part of the nervous system in locally implanted areas and is able to calm the evoked neurons that cause pain.

Saffron properties in menstruation and hormone health

Premenstrual syndrome is caused by different hormones that cause havoc at the same time. Saffron can somewhat affect the endocrine system and release some hormones (or nerve-related chemicals) that are useful for controlling premenstrual syndrome such as serotonin. Serotonin is the hormone of happiness and helps reduce the severity of mood changes in women. This food is also useful for late puberty in girls.

Properties of saffron for heart health

Saffron is a rich source of potassium, it is an important element in maintaining heart health. Potassium causes dilation and enlargement of blood vessels, which reduces blood pressure. Potassium in saffron also prevents atherosclerosis and myocardial infarction, as mentioned above, saffron contains a substance called crocin that can regulate blood cholesterol levels, which is why this spice is very beneficial for heart health.

Improves digestion and digestion of food

Saffron also affects stomach discomfort and flatulence and controls the liver and large spleen. It is an anti-spasmodic food and helps treat constipation and bloating for any reason.

The effect of saffron on optimal cellular function

The compounds in saffron effectively neutralize free radicals, free radicals cause damage and destruction of cells. Saffron contains about 150  biological chemicals including antioxidants, carotenoids, crocin and safranal, which are useful for increasing cell growth and repair, as well as saffron contains a high amount of potassium and magnesium, which are one of the health benefits . This strange and organic combination of saffron has also made it a powerful preventer against cancer, which  helps to optimize DNA   synthesis and cell proliferation .