Benefits of Saffron

Saffron, the costliest spice in the world is a native of Arabia. Saffron is used majorly in food preparation to enhance the aroma and color of the food. Saffron is one of the easily available spices online. It can be used both in powdered and whole form. Saffron is found to have major health benefits such as,

• Saffron is found to improve digestion and appetite and cure liver disorders.
• Saffron is used to increase the body temperature in pregnant women.
• Saffron is used in lightening of the skin.
• Saffron is used to control cardiac diseases as it is found to reduce levels of triglycerides and cholesterol. It has got riboflavin and thiamine which is required for healthy functioning of heart.
• Saffron is found to improve memory.
• Saffron is also used as a remedy for soreness of mouth and tongue.
• It is found to reduce skin tumors and used in treatment of arthritis.

Saffron has major health benefits, but is restricted in its availability; hence it is advised to buy spices such as saffron online.