The healing properties of saffron in a golden version
A member of the Jihad-e-Daneshgahi Medicinal Plants Research Complex in South Khorasan said:
Saffron is an important medicinal plant that has been used in tropical and subtropical countries since ancient times It has been widely used to treat some types of diseases.
Mahdi Ebrahimi, stating that the use of saffron to achieve therapeutic goals dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, added:
From saffron to treat abdominal problems, bloating, cough, colic, insomnia, heart disease It has also been used as a painkiller and its astringent properties.
A member of the South Khorasan University Jihad Medicinal Plants Research Complex stated:
The use of saffron in traditional Chinese medicine has also been very common And in the book Traditional Chinese Medicine entitled “Yi-Lin-Ji-Yao” which was written during the Ming Dynasty (16th century) It is written that this medicinal plant is mentioned.
Ebrahimi continued:
In this Chinese medicine book, the effects of saffron on improving blood circulation in order to eliminate blood Stagnation is described in detail.
He stated:
In Islamic medicine, one of the most important medical books, The Book of Law or Law in Medicine by Abu Ali Sina Which explains 800 natural remedies And a separate part of this book is dedicated to expressing the healing properties of saffron.
A member of the Jihad University of South Khorasan Medicinal Plants Research Complex stated:
In Indian medicine called Ayurveda from saffron It is referred to as an ethaptogenic substance And the English pharmaceutical law refers to saffron syrup, saffron glycerin and saffron extract.
Ebrahimi pointed out that saffron facilitates digestion And its volatile oils have beneficial effects in treating insomnia Noted:
In South Asia, saffron is widely used for liver, kidney and bladder diseases It is also used to treat cholera.
He noted that saffron tincture is useful for treating skin conditions such as jaundice He added:
Traditional knowledge of the healing properties of saffron, Researchers around the world have been fascinated by it, and only in the last few decades,
Several molecules have been isolated from this plant, which are of great medicinal importance.
A member of the South Khorasan University Jihad Medicinal Plants Research Complex stated:
These biologically active molecules are the same as the unique saffron apocarotidoids such as crostin, crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal.
Ebrahimi continued:
It has been determined that these molecules have various pharmacological activities. It covers a wide range of diseases, including neuroprotective and anti-cancer effects.
He pointed out:
Today, Iran is known as The world’s largest producer of high quality saffron has huge potential for exploitation It has the economic, social and cultural benefits of this great gift.
A member of the Jihad University of South Khorasan Medicinal Plants Research Complex stated:
In this regard, in recent years, applied research In the field of saffron medicinal plant in the form of activities of the research group, optimization of production and processing of medicinal plants in the agenda of the Medicinal Plants Research Complex South Khorasan University Jihad is located.
Ebrahimi reminded:
Currently, South Khorasan province after Khorasan Razavi province, It is the second largest producer of saffron in the country Which produces about 20% of the country’s total saffron.
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