Greenwood Essential Pure Saffron Essential Oil (Crocus sativus) with Glass Dropper Steam Distilled 2ml (0.06 oz)

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Another is the "Mongra" or "Lacha" saffron of Kashmir ( Crocus sativus 'Cashmirianus'), which is among the most difficult for consumers to obtain. [55] Repeated droughts, blights, and crop failures in Kashmir combined with an Indian export ban, contribute to its prohibitive overseas prices. Kashmiri saffron is recognizable by its dark maroon-purple hue, making it among the world's darkest. [56] In 2020, Kashmir Valley saffron was certified with a geographical indication from the Government of India. [57] World production [ edit ] Saffron market in Mashad, Iran

PubMed: Crocetin esters, picrocrocin and its related compounds present in Crocus sativus stigmas and Gardenia jasminoides fruits. Tentative identification of seven new compounds by LC-ESI-MS. Diabetes: Crocetin has been linked to the prevention of insulin resistance, a condition that precedes type 2 diabetes. PubMed: famRCA-RACE: a rolling circle amplification race for isolating a family of homologous cDNAs in one reaction and its application to obtain NAC genes transcription factors from crocus (Crocus sativus) flower. The best and most popular type of saffron is called Padmagadhi, Mongra, or Lacha saffron, and it is grown in Kashmir. Other varieties include Parasika kumkuma, Madhugandhi, Bahilka, sargol, aquila, and crème. May lower blood sugar levels. Saffron may lower blood sugar levels and raise insulin sensitivity, as seen in test-tube studies and mice with diabetes ( 24, 25).Czerwony explains recent research on this reddish flower, sharing how saffron could have several health benefits. Health benefits of saffron

PubMed: Evaluation of teratogenic effects of crocin and safranal, active ingredients of saffron, in mice. The plants fare poorly in shady conditions; they grow best in full sunlight. Fields that slope towards the sunlight are optimal (i.e., south-sloping in the Northern Hemisphere). Planting is mostly done in June in the Northern Hemisphere, where corms are lodged 7–15cm (3–6in) deep; its roots, stems, and leaves can develop between October and February. [18] Planting depth and corm spacing, in concert with climate, are critical factors in determining yields. Mother corms planted deeper yield higher-quality saffron, though they form fewer flower buds and daughter corms. Italian growers optimise thread yield by planting 15cm (6in) deep and in rows 2–3cm ( 3⁄ 4– 1 + 1⁄ 4in) apart; depths of 8–10cm (3–4in) optimise flower and corm production. Greek, Moroccan, and Spanish growers employ distinct depths and spacings that suit their locales. Crocus sativus thrives in the Mediterranean maquis, an ecotype superficially resembling the North American chaparral, and similar climates where hot and dry summer breezes sweep semi-arid lands. It can nonetheless survive cold winters, tolerating frosts as low as −10°C (14°F) and short periods of snow cover. [19] [22] Some reports suggest saffron can tolerate an air temperature range from −22 to 40 °C. [23] Irrigation is required if grown outside of moist environments such as Kashmir, where annual rainfall averages 1,000–1,500mm (40–60in); saffron-growing regions in Greece (500mm or 20in annually) and Spain (400mm or 16in) are far drier than the main cultivating Iranian regions. What makes this possible is the timing of the local wet seasons; generous spring rains and drier summers are optimal. Rain immediately preceding flowering boosts saffron yields; rainy or cold weather during flowering promotes disease and reduces yields. Persistently damp and hot conditions harm the crops, [24] and rabbits, rats, and birds cause damage by digging up corms. Nematodes, leaf rusts, and corm rot pose other threats. Yet Bacillus subtilis inoculation may provide some benefit to growers by speeding corm growth and increasing stigma biomass yield. [25] PubMed: Effects of different hormonal treatments on the callus production and plantlet regeneration in saffron (Crocus sativus L.).

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Generally speaking, it thrives in areas like the Mediterranean maquis, which are semi-arid lands that have hot and cold summer winds blown over them. PubMed: In-chain neutral hydrocarbon loss from crocin apocarotenoid ester glycosides and the crocetin aglycon (Crocus sativus L.) by ESI-MS(n) (n=2, 3).

PubMed: Changes of antioxidant enzyme activities and isoenzyme profiles during in vitro shoot formation in saffron (Crocus sativus L.). PubMed: Comparison of petal of Crocus sativus L. and fluoxetine in the treatment of depressed outpatients: a pilot double-blind randomized trial.

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PubMed: Effect of ethanol extract of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on the inhibition of experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis in C57bl/6 mice. PubMed: Comparative analysis of pistil transcriptomes reveals conserved and novel genes expressed in dry, wet, and semidry stigmas. The best way to know if you should use saffron, whether it be in spice or oil form, is by speaking with your doctor. In most cases, you shouldn’t ingest saffron if you are pregnant or have problems with your liver, kidneys, or bone marrow.

PubMed: Calcium antagonistic effects of Chinese crude drugs: preliminary investigation and evaluation by 45 Ca.Premenstrual syndrome can negatively affect a person’s quality of life,” says Czerwony. “If you experience PMS that is severe or interfering with your daily activities, talk to your provider. Saffron could also help relieve some of the emotional symptoms of PMS.” 3. Weight loss aid Saffron was a notable ingredient in certain Roman recipes such as jusselle and conditum. [100] [101] [102] [103] Such was the Romans' love of saffron that Roman colonists took it with them when they settled in southern Gaul, where it was extensively cultivated until Rome's fall. With this fall, European saffron cultivation plummeted. Competing theories state that saffron only returned to France with 8th-century AD Moors or with the Avignon papacy in the 14th century AD. [104] Similarly, the spread of Islamic civilisation may have helped reintroduce the crop to Spain and Italy. [105] Erectile dysfunction (ED), the ability to maintain an erection, affects millions. And saffron could be a treatment for ED, according to some research.