Details of Medicinal Plants

Saffron

Saffron
Saffron is the stigma of Crocus sativus Linneá (Iridaceae).
Saffron contains crocin, etc. as an ingredient and is said to have analgesic and emmenagogic effects. Good products are those with less stigma base (yellow part) and less pollen. It is also used to color and to flavor dishes such as paella and saffron rice.