How to preserve saffron

When it comes to the preservation of saffron? Everyone must be wondering what it is and what it is used for? Saffron, as its name suggests, mainly comes from the Tibetan minority areas. It is a lucky star in the hearts of the Tibetan people. It is a very unique plant that can be used as both a medicinal material and a food ingredient. Many locals also make it into essential oil, which can be applied on the body in summer to repel mosquitoes, etc.

Saffron is harvested from high-altitude areas with an altitude of more than 5,000 meters. Saffron, also known as crocus or saffron, is native to Greece, Asia Minor, Persia and other places. Saffron was introduced to Tibet via India and then to mainland my country from Tibet. Therefore, people mistakenly believed that the saffron transported from Tibet to the mainland was produced in Tibet and called it "saffron". It is a world-famous "Tibetan medicine", but saffron is not produced in Tibet. Saffron has unique medicinal effects and is especially famous for its ability to promote blood circulation and nourish blood.

In the East, saffron cultivation was introduced from Persia to Kashmir. Saffron is also widely used in the upper class of India, and cloth dyed with bright yellow saffron water is a special item for the Indian royal family. According to legend, because of his status as a prince, Sakyamuni used cloth dyed with saffron water for his robes. After his death, the pure yellow color of saffron water officially became the color of Buddhist robes. Subsequently, saffron became a symbol of auspiciousness and holiness.

Saffron is a raw material approved by my country's Ministry of Health for both medicinal and edible use. It has the effects of nourishing blood, promoting menstruation and activating blood circulation, promoting new blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and improving immune function. It is a good medicine for cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, and gynecological diseases. It is particularly effective in treating hemiplegia, facial paralysis, numbness of hands and feet, and tremors caused by brain diseases. Saffron prepared into a prescription can clear the liver and spleen meridians, promote body fluid production, nourish the skin, warm the kidneys and strengthen yang.

When storing saffron, be sure to protect it from moisture and light. This is because saffron stigma is easily affected by moisture and moldy, and chemical changes are easily caused under light. Therefore, saffron should be stored in a dry container, sealed, placed in a cool and dry place, and kept away from light. It is best to store saffron in a dry glass bottle, tighten the cap and seal it with wax, and then keep it in the refrigerator.

The preservation methods of saffron are those introduced above. Only by mastering the preservation methods of saffron can the medicinal effects of saffron be maximized and the loss of medicinal ingredients be avoided. In addition, it is a traditional Chinese medicine with no side effects on the body. It can effectively promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and is also very helpful for bruises and injuries.