23 Amazing Health Benefits of Saffron (Kesar)


Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, which is commonly as Saffron (kesar). It's the most expensive spice in the whole world. The dried stigmas are used mainly in various food articles, beauty remedies and in few medicines for cough & cold, asthma, stomach ailments, cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility, flatulence,  uterine bleeding etc. saffron has more than 150 volatile compounds which is good for the overall well-being of our body. 25 grams of saffron contains Calories (87), carbohydrate (18g), protein (3g) and fiber (1g).


Health benefits of Saffron (Kesar) 

1. Cold & cough

Mix ½ or 1 gram saffron with 1 liter warm water and drink it throughout the day to cure cold and cough. You can use it with milk. 




2. Toothache

Massage your tooth with mixture of saffron and honey to relieve pain from gums. You can apply saffron with honey or glycerin to relax the toned and inflamed parts of the mouth.


3. Gums

Massaging the gums with saffron helps in reduce soreness and inflammation of the mouth and the tongue.


4. Controls heart rate

Potassium in saffron is good in controlling heart beat by allowing slowing down thus protecting the heart.


5. Fever

Saffron also contains the compound “crocin”, which scientists believe that helps in reducing fever. Crocin found in saffron also promotes learning, memory retention, and recall capacity.


6. Digestion

It helps relive acidity and gas problem. Due to numerous medicinal compounds and an anti-convulsant, saffron is good for digestion. Mix 1 gram saffron in 1 liter water and drink it to for strengthen the function of stomach. This mixture is also beneficial when the spleen and liver get inflamed.




7. Detoxification

Saffron has various therapeutic applications and it helps in detoxification of the body. It can be also used in body healing, cramps and spasms.


8. Blood pressure & hempglobin

Saffron contains numerous minerals such as potassium, copper, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc, magnesium and selenium. These properties are helpful in controlling blood pressure as well as in the formation of hemoglobin.


9. Arthritis

It helps in relieving inflammation in arthritis and also provides relief from joint pain. It helps in relieving inflammation of arthritis. Saffron also provides relief from joint pains. It is very helpful for athletes as it eases fatigue and muscle inflammation by helping the tissues to get rid of lactic acid which gets built up after strenuous exercise.



10. Soothes menstrual cramps & PMS : You can consume saffron to control blood loss during menstrual cycle.


11. Pregnancy

During pregnancy saffron mixed milk is excellent for enhancing pelvic blood flow. It also reduces the occurrence of cramps, which is general during pregnancy. Saffron milk stimulates the production of serotonin that control stress, mood swings and depression among pregnant mother.


12. Anti-oxidants

Saffron is having many antioxidants that are valuable in contending of free radicals thereby helps in prevention of diseases and promotion of health.


13. Develops immunity

Saffron is rich source of vitamin C, which boosts our immunity and saves us from various diseases.


14. Eye problem

Saffron improves eye and vision health. In a recent research study, every participant who took saffron had vision improvements. Notably, saffron has been reported to significantly helping vision in the instance of cataracts.

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