Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus
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Ayurveda description of Kumkuma- Saffron -Crocus sativus
In texts of Ayurveda the herb Crocus Sativus or kumkuma or
saffron is grouped under “Varnya” gana. Varnya means the one
which imparts
fairness and glow to skin.
Saffron is one of the costliest spices used in Ayurveda, Unani
and Chinese medicinal preparations. It is used extensively in
European, North African, and Asian cuisines as a seasoning and
coloring agent. The history of this plant’s origin and
cultivation can be traced back to 3000 years in the region of
Central Asia.
The saffron plant is flowering perennial plant. Purple colored
flower of this plant bears three stigmas. The plucked and dried
stigmas are used in cooking, medicine preparations and beauty
products.Saffron contains a carotenoid called crocin which
imparts bright golden yellow color to dishes.
Ayurveda qualities of Saffron or
Kumkuma
According ayurveda pharmacology, saffron is bitter to
taste and increases body fire. It balances tridoshas (vata,
pitta and kapha).
Ayurveda Medicinal properties of saffron
Effect on skin: .It helps to reduce
dark pigments,
dark circles
under eyes,
acne and
pimple. It helps to
increase
fairness and glow of skin.
Effect On Central Nervous System:
Saffron is used as an active ingredient in ayurveda preparations
for diseases of central nervous system.
In
Rheumatoid arthritis: It is very effective in
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Effect On Digestive System: Kumkuma
or saffron helps to increase appetite .It also reduces
indigestion, diarrhea, vomiting and acidity
Effect on Circulatory system:
Saffron acts as a cardiac tonic and is used to treat diseases
which originate from vitiation of
blood.
Effect on Excretory system: It
helps in easy flow of urine and hence used in retention of
urine.
Effect on reproductive system:
- Male reproductive system: Saffron rejuvenates male reproductive system. This property is used in ayurveda to treat conditions like erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sperm count and low sperm motility.
- Female reproductive system: Saffron helps to ease the menstrual flow and acts as antispasmodic. Hence it is used in dysmenorrhea, primary amenorrhea and to ease delivery of baby.
Effect on whole body: These beautiful red stigmas help to rejuvenate body and act as “rasayana”. They boost body immunity and increase energy level.
This article is copyrighted. This article is copy righted. The author Dr.SavithaSuri is an Ayurvedic Physician and web master of http://www.ayurhelp.com .
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