Kumkuma Crocus sativus - Iridaceae

Medical uses:

1. Pregnant diet: Saffron advised to pregnant women starting about 6th month onwards. 

5-6 stigmas of saffron have to be given with a 

cup warm milk at night. If dose increase can cause harmful effects. Should be cautious.

As pregnant women loses charm in that month (acc to ayurveda),hence advised from that month

2. Acne: Prepare a paste of saffron (10 stigmas), 10 gms of sandal wood and rose water. Apply it as a face pack helps to reduce pimple, dark circle, acne, and increase 

fairness .

3. Promotion of vision: Internal administration of 20mg of Saffron for 3 months proved significant improvement in vision acuity and 

retinal function. Also beneficial in macular degeneration.

4. Alzheimerʼs disease: Intake of 15 mg of saffron twice daily is effective in mild to moderate Alzheimerʼs disease

5. Debility: Consuming saffron badam milk (6 badam fried in Ghee, 7 saffron stigma are made paste and boiled in 100ml of milk in low flame for 5-10min) at night and cosume.