Description
About:-
Saffron is a spice from the Crocus sativus flower. The saffron derives from the styles and stigma mainly called threads within the flowers. Saffron is native to Southern Europe and cultivated in Mediterranean regions, specially in England, Austria, Turkey, France, Spain, Greece, Iran. This essential oil is extracted from the flowers of the plant by the process of Steam Distillation. Saffron essential oil has a strong fragrance and distinctive colour, and it possesses woody, spicy, hay-like aroma. Saffron oil is strong anti poisonous, cardiotonic, diaphoretic, febrifuge, nerve tonic, styptic, livo tonic, aphrodisiac, carminative, diuretic, lactogogue, and sedative. Saffron oil is known to have a wide range of benefits for your skin, hair and overall health.
Major Constituents:-
• Crocin
• Picrocrocin
• Saffranal
Uses:-
Saffron essential oil is used in culinary industries as a spice and flavouring agent . Some more uses of Saffron oil are-
• It may improve mood and treat depressive symptoms
• May have cancer fighting properties
• May lower blood sugar levels
• Preventing nervous system disorders
• It provides relaxing and calming effect on the body
• Helps to treat menstrual cramps and PMS
• Recommended for asthma, sore throats, coughs and cold
Blend With:-
Amber, Ambrette, Amyris, Bergamot, Black pepper, Orange blood, Cardamom, Citronella, Grapefruit, Lemongrass, Palo santo, Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang
