Another name for safflower

Saffron, crocus

Habits of saffron

Saffron is a typical autumn bulbous flower, native to southern Europe. It likes cold, humid and semi shade environment and is cold resistant

Saffron is suitable for growing in sandy loam with good drainage and rich humus. PH 5.5-6.5

Saffron bulbs are dormant in summer and have roots and sprouting leaves in autumn. It blooms in late October, and the flowers open day and close night

The value of saffron

Medicinal use: saffron is a famous precious traditional Chinese medicine. Its dry stigma is sweet and flat in nature. It can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, disperse depression and open knot, and relieve pain. It is used to treat depression, chest and diaphragm depression, hematemesis, typhoid fever madness, terror and trance, women's amenorrhea, blood stagnation, irregular menstruation, endless postpartum lochia, blood stasis and pain, measles, traumatic injury, etc

Meals: saffron is used as a toning and seasoning in Mediterranean, Oriental, Arab and Indian, as well as bread in Britain, Scandinavia and the Balkans. It is also an important component of French cuisine, fish stew and Spanish paella. Common eating methods include oral administration, soaking in water, soaking in wine, meals, steamed eggs, etc., but saffron should not be used too much

Spices: Saffron with its spicy golden stigma is very valuable. It is used for food seasoning and coloring, and also as a dye

Saffron flower language

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