Saffron

General Description: Saffron may have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer benefits. However, people who are pregnant should avoid high doses.
Saffron is the most expensive spice in the world, with 1 pound (450 grams) costing between $500 and $5,000.
The reason for its high price is its labor-intensive harvesting method, which makes its production costly.
Saffron is harvested by hand from the Crocus sativus flower, commonly known as the saffron crocus. The term “saffron” applies to the flower’s thread-like structures called stigma.
While saffron’s origin is still debated, it’s been used for nearly 4,000 yearsTrusted Source for its medicinal properties.

Benefits：

• A powerful antioxidant
• May improve mood and treat depressive symptoms
• May have cancer-fighting properties
• May reduce PMS symptoms
• May act as an aphrodisiac

English Name: Saffron 

Latin Name: crocum

Chinese Name: 藏红花 zang hong hua

Place of Origin: Xizang, China

Part Used: Blossom

Harvest Season: from October to November

Harvest Method: Hand Harvesting

Processing Method: cleaning-oven drying-picking-sieving-packaging-testing-warehouse check-in

Color: red

Taste: floral, sweet and sour, and slightly astringent.

Nature: neutral

Related herbal remedies suggestion: can go with Chrysanthemum and wolfberry to make a healthy floral tea.

Stock: Available all year round, OEM serivice available.

Shipping method: by sea/air/DHL/Fedex/UPS

Quality Assurance:

As with any herbal medicine, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider before using Saffron  medicinally, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have any pre-existing health conditions. Additionally, not all varieties of Saffron are suitable for medicinal use, so it's important to use a safe and appropriate species.