About Saffron

Benefits and uses of saffron

Saffron is recognised as a safe natural spice with a distinctive pungent, honey like flavour and aroma. Saffron contains antioxidant cartenoids crocin and crocetin among other ingredients, with strong antioxidative, cellular and neuro-protective properties. From ancient times it has been used to promote health. Extensive research has shown the use of saffron to be beneficial in helping to stablilize macular degeneration. It is also used as a digestive aid, for weight loss, as an aid to better sleep, skin lightening and many others. http://www.naturalhealth365.com/benefits-of-saffron-prevent-cancer-cells-1390.html