Saffron is also known as kesar in many Asian countries.
It is one of the most expensive spices used as a colouring agent.
Adding it to your food not just gives a tinge of orange-yellowish colour to your food, but it also comes with a whole lot of health benefits that you probably might not be aware of. The best way to consume saffron is to add a pich of it to warm milk and drinking it daily.
Just one glass of saffron milk helps in fighting against several health problems.
Drink saffron milk everyday to stay healthy.
In order to derive its benefits, saffron can be added in your regular food.
Benefits of saffron milk
Treats insomnia
Saffron is rich in manganese and is known for its mild sedative properties that helps to relax the mind and induce sleep. It helps in fighting insomnia and helps you get a sound sleep.
Take 2-3
strands of saffron and steep it in a cup of warm milk for about 5 minutes.
Add a teaspoon of raw honey and drink this before going to bed.
Reduces arthritis pain
Saffron is known for its rich anti-inflammatory properties. Consuming saffron milk on a regular basis helps the tissues to get rid of lactic acid and thus reduces the inflammation and arthritis related pain.
Good for heart
Saffron is
rich in crocetin, a compound that is known for its rich antioxidant and
inflammatory properties.
Several studies have shown that crocetin helps in reducing the cholesterol
level in the blood and helps in preventing any heart related diseases.
Relieves menstrual cramps
Saffron is rich in antioxidants and they have anti-inflammatory properties. Drinking a cup of warm saffron milk helps in getting rid of the abdominal pain and heavy bleeding.
Improves memory
Due to its
rich compound called crocin, saffron is known to improve concentration and
memory.
In order to get its maximum benefits instead of adding saffron to your regular
food as a spice, it is better to drink a glass of saffron milk on a regular
basis.
Treats cancer
Saffron
helps in treating cancer, the crocin and safranal compounds in saffron are
known for their anti-cancerous properties.
consuming saffron on a regular basis helps in preventing the growth of tumors
and it also acts as an immune modulator and protects the body from cancer.
Fights depression
Saffron is rich in carotenoids and vitamin B that help in increasing the levels of serotonin and other chemicals in the brain which helps in fighting depression. If you are suffering from depression then consuming a glass of saffron milk on a regular basis helps in fighting against depression.
Boosts immunity
Due to its
rich nutrient content and antioxidant properties saffron helps in boosting the
immune system.
Saffron has anti-inflammatory properties. Drink saffron milk before going to
bed, it helps in fighting against infections.
Controls blood pressure
Saffron contains an important chemical called crocetin, it helps in promoting smooth blood flow and keeping the blood pressure under control.
Take 2-3 strands of saffron and steep it in a cup of warm milk and then consume it once a day. It helps in treating cold and cough.
Summary
Consuming saffron milk on a regular basis helps the tissues to get rid of lactic acid and thus reduces the inflammation and arthritis related pain.It is one of the most expensive spices used as a colouring agent.
Drink saffron milk everyday to stay healthy.
Saffron must not be consumed in excess.
