MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF SAFFRON

The Saffron is a plant and as such has properties which can be considered as medicinal and beneficial to our health .

Throughout history they are many uses have been given to saffron because it contains bioactive compounds with potential benefits that are worth knowing, since the ancient Egyptians there are references of remedies in traditional medicine.

Already, the Papyrus of Ebers (1,700 BC) dates the use of saffron to improve the health of sight, menstrual and urinary disorders.

The Babylonians used it to treat dyspnea (respiratory distress) , disorders in childbirth and headache among others.

Also Hippocrates (father of medicine) found medical uses that are still valid today (eye diseases, pain of d Ears or ear and for genital ulcers, skin or mouth).

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COMPONENTS OF AZAFRAN

Flavonoids : These are polyphenolic secondary metabolites with a group of ketones and yellow pigments.

The properties that come from flavonoids are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antibiotic, anti-diarrheal and protect against cancer, prevent strokes, slow the degenerative process of arteriosclerosis, have cardio-protective effect, regulate blood pressure, potentiate the action of vitamin C and are diuretics.

Carotenoids : Are the substances that in our body are converted to vitamin A, give the reddish color to vegetable and fruit products.

You work as powerful antioxidants, prevent against cancer, protect the skin and corneas from ultraviolet radiation and stimulate the immune system. The crocin, responsible for the color that gives off the saffron is the main carotenoid of this plant.

Essential oil: Rich in Safranal, Cineol and Pineno. Used in pharmacy and cosmetics, It is a colorless liquid and Safranal is responsible for the characteristic smell of Saffron.

Due to the indicated components, saffron has the following properties:

• Anti-African Crocus Properties

Saffron contains beta-blockers and flavonoids that help delay growth tumoral , test tube studies and animal studies already indicate that it could be a way to treat some type of cancer, but in preliminary phases so that in the next few years it will be possible to be dazzled if it could be a reality.

• Saffron for memory

The antioxidant properties of saffron help to protect the brain from stress assuming an improvement in memory, studies are being carried out for Alzheimer's. The crocin and crocetin that contains the spice improve memory and learning and cognitive skills.

• Saffron digestive properties

Picocrocin is the bitter component of saffron and responsible for the characteristic flavor it has, this component stimulates appetite and digestion by increasing digestive, salivary and gastric secretions being an excellent eupéptico remedy and appetizer.

Saffron is an element that we must add in any healthy diet to favor the digestion of food.

• Saffron to treat cardiovascular disease

It has been found that in areas where there is more saffron consumption, there is a lower incidence of heart-related diseases. Crocin (the red pigment of saffron) reduces cholesterol and has been used, since time immemorial, as an element to fortify the heart.

• Saffron as a remedy to improve vision problems

Safranal is one of the most prominent components of saffron, slows down the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the eyes, improves the function of the retina and the blood vessels of the eye. vista, The antioxidant properties of the spice help improve eye health as this rel directly linked to the nervous system

• Saffron for the good functioning of the liver

The liver is responsible for the production of bile and fluidifica, this production is stimulated thanks to the crocetin, a component of saffron, helping the digestive process and preventing stones in the gallbladder. Saffron also protects the liver against possible injuries caused by aflatoxins that we may ingest.

• Anti-depressant properties of Saffron

It is indicated for mild and moderate depression, in many cases incipient cases, it is recommended to ingest 30mg of saffron daily for 2 months to obtain satisfactory results, the best way to take the saffron is in infusion or in the food , it also exists in tablets but they are not advised due to risk of toxicity or adulterations due to the price of pure saffron.

• Saffron as an antioxidant

Crocin is a component of saffron that is a very powerful antioxidant , it retains free radicals by slowing the aging of body cells and improving overall health, it is effective even in low concentrations.

• Saffron for diabetes

When you have high blood sugar levels, saffron may be a very important supplement due to its great antioxidant power and its carotenoid content, directly related to vision problems.

• Aphrodisiac properties of saffron

Saffron is recommended to elevate the libido, it is a powerful aphrodisiac used since the ancient Romans where they used it even to fill pillows of the festive rooms, that to say in this sense of dark chocolate with saffron, an article that awakens passions

• Saffron for menstrual pain

Your properties em enanogas and antispasmodics are indicated to treat premenstrual symptoms, saffron favors the menstrual cycle , prevents uterine cramps and benefits the flow of menstruation

• Saffron Sedative Properties

Safranal is a component very appreciated for its sedative properties, good r emedio for anxiety and nervousness , against insomnia or applied in infusion for the problem of pain in the dentition of babies applied to the gums.