What are the therapeutic effects of saffron

Saffron is a relatively common medicinal material. What are the therapeutic effects of saffron? In fact, many people don’t know much about saffron and don’t know what its effects are. In traditional Chinese medicine, saffron is mainly used to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. It can also be dried and made into tea to prevent menstrual disorders. It is of great benefit to the health of female friends. Let’s take a detailed look at the specific effects of saffron.

Saffron, formerly known as saffron, also known as western saffron, is native to Greece, Asia Minor, Persia and other places. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Saffron is saffron, translated as crocus or saffron, produced in the Kingdom of Arabia." "The Kingdom of Arabia" refers to Persia and other countries. Saffron was introduced to Tibet via India, and then to mainland China from Tibet. Therefore, people mistakenly believed that the saffron transported from Tibet to the mainland was produced in Tibet and called it "saffron".

Origin: Saffron is produced in Beijing, Hebei, Henan, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Jiangsu and other places and is introduced for cultivation.

Precautions for saffron: It is a well-known Chinese medicine for promoting blood circulation. When storing it, you must always keep it moist. Therefore, it is advisable to put it in a sealed small porcelain jar and store it in a cool place.

Uses: Saffron is not only ornamental, but also a commonly used Chinese medicinal material, and a raw material for daily chemical industry, food, dye industry, cosmetics and spice products.

Suitable pairing: Saffron tea is suitable for single brewing and is not suitable for pairing with other scented teas.

How to brew and drink saffron tea: Add one teaspoon of dried saffron to one cup of boiling water, filter out the residue after it cools down, and add honey to mix well.

I hope that the above introduction to the effects of saffron can be helpful to everyone. I also hope that everyone can learn more about the relevant effects of Chinese medicinal materials in their spare time, so as to reduce the incidence of diseases. Saffron is widely used in the treatment field of traditional Chinese medicine and is of great help to patients with menstrual disorders.