Saffron is a medicinal plant, also known as True Saffron, Açaflor or Açafreiro, with anti-inflammatory action that can be useful to treat all the inflammations of the body, but also is also widely used to regulate menstruation and loosen the intestine .
Its scientific name is Crocus sativus and can be bought in natural products stores, pharmacies and manipulation in some markets and free markets, for the average price of 25 reais per 5 grams.
A good strategy for using saffron to improve digestion and still get rid of stomach ache and gastritis is to always use saffron to season foods because it has properties that facilitate the passage of food through the stomach and how good a anti- inflammatory, helps in the fight against gastritis.
What is it for
Saffron has anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, laxative, diuretic and anti-spasmodic properties, being able to be used for different purposes and thus possessing several benefits, such as:
- Treating constipation, since it has laxative properties, which favors bowel movement;
- Reduce pain in the stomach and relieve the symptoms of gastritis, since it has anti-inflammatory properties;
- Helps weight loss because it is able to reduce the sensation of hunger;
- It helps in the treatment of problems in the thyroid, especially when there is some tumor, since it can act in the tumor cells preventing its growth;
- Promotes a decrease in cholesterol levels and helps in the treatment of urinary problems;
- It increases brain activity, improving learning and memory capacity, since it has neuroprotective properties, and can thus be used to aid in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
In addition, saffron is able to aid in the treatment of hemorrhoids, asthma, bronchitis, tendonitis, arthritis and regulate the menstrual cycle.
Side effects and contraindications
Consumption of saffron is not recommended for women who are breastfed or pregnant, as it can promote contraction of the uterus, causing miscarriage and bleeding. Other side effects are drowsiness, delirium, vomiting, diarrhea and dizziness.
How to Use Saffron
Saffron can be found as spice, being useful for seasoning foods, especially meats and sauces. In addition, it can also be used as a home remedy.
- Poultry for hemorrhoids: make an infusion of 3 g of saffron to 1 cup of boiling water. Wet a clean cloth in this infusion and apply on the external hemorrhoid.
Rice recipe with saffron
Rice with saffron is a great way to get all the benefits of saffron and rice. See what the benefits of rice are.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rice;
- 4 cup boiling water;
- 1 chopped onion;
- 2 tablespoons olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon saffron dessert;
- Salt, garlic and pepper to taste.
Method of preparation
To make saffron with saffron, you must first saute the onion in the oil until golden brown, add the rice and stir a little. Then you should put the water, saffron, salt and pepper and leave it on low heat for a while until it is cooked.
