Anti-Oxidant
Saffron is having many antioxidants that are beneficial in contending of free radicals thereby helps in prevention of diseases and promotion of health.
Control Heart Rate
Potassium in saffron is good in controlling heart beat by allowing to slow down thus protecting the heart.
Blood Pressure
The saffron spice contains many minerals such as cooper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Some of these are helpful in controlling blood pressure as well as in the formation of haemoglobin.
Cancer Prevention
Saffron is containing bio-chemical compounds such as zea-xanthin, lycopene, α- and β- carotene; all these are acts like as immune modulator and protect the human body from cancer.
Anti-Depressant
Saffron contains safranal and alfa-crocin, a volatile oil compound, effective in controlling depression and acts like as anticonvulsant.
Neurological Problems
Since the ancient times, saffron is used on the forehead because of its neurological benefits.
Digestion
Saffron is good for digestion due to presence of multiple medicinal compounds and an anti-convulsant. It stimulates digestion. It is suggested that one should make a mix of water (1 litre) and saffron (1g) for strengthening the function of stomach. Saffron is also beneficial when the liver and spleen get enlarged.
Other Reported Saffron Health Benefits
In ancient cultures, saffron was used to relieve stomach aches and kidney stones and also as an agent in improving the circulation of blood. Saffron contains a number of carotenoids which are believed to be largely responsible for a number of saffron’s health benefits, including inhibiting skin tumors, improving arthritis and improving eye and vision health. It also contains the compound “crocin”, which scientists believe to be the primary compound responsible for promoting learning, memory retention, and recall capacity. Saffron is also used to massage the gums in order to reduce inflammation and tenderness. Saffron oil can be used to treat insect bites and stings, heal throat irritation due to cough. Among the multiple health benefits of saffron are the treatment of asthma, menstrual discomfort, atherosclerosis, whooping cough, and many other health problems.