Saffron

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Description

Saffron is a perennial flowering plant used as a spice.

 

Botanical Name

 Crocus sativus (also known as Crocus sativa)

 Saffron is from the Iris (Iridaceae) family.

 

Part Used

 Stigma

 

 

 

Health Benefits of Saffron

Cardiovascular System

 Saffron may be an effective treatment for Atherosclerosis (due to its high content of Crocetin, a Carotenoid that may be effective for the treatment of Atherosclerosis).  [1]

 Saffron may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressurepatients.  [2]

 Saffron (pretreatment) may minimize the Brain damage that occurs after the occurrence of an ischemic Stroke.  [3]

 

Cells

 Saffron may stimulate (normal) Apoptosis (programmed cell death) in some types of Cancer cells (due to the Crocin content of Saffron).  [4]

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