Crocus sativus or Saffron or Kesar is one of the most aromatic and expensive spices used widely all over the world for giving pleasant fragrance and color to food & beverages. According to Ayurveda (Ancient system of Indian medicine), Kesar is good for reducing migraine headaches, cough & cold. It is also good for non-healing ulcers- wounds and helps to improve the complexion.
It is used in various cosmetic formulations and also in formulations for brain health & a best tonic for the heart. Now modern research has confirmed this ancient wisdom and proven that Kesar has its main constituent molecules which are useful on neuropsychiatric diseases (depression, anxiety, and schizophrenia) as well as on the most frequent age-related diseases (cardiovascular, ocular, and neurodegenerative diseases, as well as sarcopenia). Plus it also has anti-tumor efficacy.
The available evidence indicates that saffron is a safe plant for administration as a medicine and can improve diverse clinical outcomes (Ref. 1.j of Nutrients. 2022 Jan 29;14 (3): 597. 2. Phytomedicine . 2021 Oct:) So under the supervision of a doctor it is prudent to add Kesar to your daily diet. Take 4 to 5 pods of kesar & rub in a little ghee or milk and consume. You can also add to Tea, Coffee, Curry, Dal and health drinks.
(DO NOT TAKE MORE THAN 4 TO 5 PODS. PLEASE CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE CONSUMING. AND DO NOT STOP ANY ONGOING MEDICATIONS)
