Herbal Spice Saffron From Kashmir

Benefits of Saffron @Za’faran

WHAT IS ZA’FARAN?

ZA’FARAN that is Saffron or by its scientific name Crocus Sativus is a herb that only can be found in certain countries only, such as Iran, Spain, and a few in Kashmir. It is the best, most fragrant, most expensive herb and also known as ‘King of Spices’

Za’faran stigma had been used widely all around the world, especially in the Middle East.Other than to give additional flavor to the food, it also used to make healthy products, medicine, make up, fragrant etc. it is rich with Vitamin B2, Hydrocloric and Riboflavin.

Za’faran had been used since Rasullullah era because of its multifunction especially to sharpen mind. It can be used by many ways as been said in old book (kitab) and Islam Medical Books. It is also called magical herbs by Islamic Medical practice because of its benefits and its own specialty.

The price range in Malaysia can reach up to RM10,000.00 to RM20,000.00 based on its grade.

Za’faran Tree

 Za’faran tree is a herb tree from Loridacces with 10 to 30cm height.

It has 3 petals and 3 purple leaves. One hectare field of Za’faran will only produce 5 to 7kg of dried Za’faran. That is why it is one of the most expensive spices/ herbs in the world. Za’faran has high and many benefits and high commercial value. Scientific research shows that Za’faran has high potential in skin beauty products. It will not only can whiten your skin, it also can smooth your skin and make it more radiant. It also can affect the baby in the womb. Za’faran also can reduce blood pressure and heart beat and smoothen the respiratory system.

Benefits (Based in Islamic Medicine Books and Internet)

- Lung inflammation, sore throat, tonsil

- Skin diseases , cough & flu

- Headache or migraine and asthma, vomiting and kidney problem

- Convulsions, insomnia

- Fever, spleen problems as appetizer, cancer, paralyzed

- Hepatitis A and B

- Good for digestion

- Lessen the acid in the stomach

- Add in dysfunction

- Sexual disorder

- Constipation

- Child development

- Ageless with fair and smooth skin

- As sedative substance

- Good for child that start teething

- For menstrual cycle

- Memory power and tiredness

- Cure stomachache, headache, etc, InsyaAllah

Za’faran is an expensive and popular herb and known as ‘King of Spices’. There are many books or kitab saying that it is really good for mind. In TibbulImama Ali, page 381, Saiyidina Ali said:

Meaning: “who takes two misqal (teaspoon) half of it pure Za’faran, the other half of su’dun, mix it with ‘asal (Honey) everyday, his memory/ mind will be admired by others even some will say he has magic.”

Special of Za’faran

It is one of the most expensive spices in the world. It has been used widely around the world, especially in the Middle East. They use it to sweetened their cook or to add some color in the cook and it is good for health.

Specialty and Benefits of Za’faran

1. Medical Wise

Dios Cerides – a Greek Doctor from UK said that Za’faran has medical value like HIPPOCRATES. TEOFAOTO, GALENO and other therapist assume it as an appetizer, help in indigestion and give benefits to babies and children.

Even now in India,, it has been used as a cure for digestion problems. Research shows that Za’faran rich with Vitamin B2 and Riboflavin. Research by Allan Conney (New Jersey) saying that Za’faran can prevent cancer in digestion system (Le Fiigaro Magazine 23/12/1994)

In Europe, Za’faran has been used in most pharmacy and homeopathy as sedative to restless mind and soul. The golden color of Za’faran has been utilized as a drink to cure digestion problems.

In Egypt, Za’faran has been known since 1500 before Masihi (1500BC) as a beneficial plant and best for health like HIPPOCRATES, TEOFAOTO, GALENO and other therapist take is as:

“helps in digestion” cure cough and lung inflammation” and insomnia and Anti-spachodic. Za’faran had been used since thousands of years ago by therapists & medical practice as herbs and medicine recipe.

Za’faran not only smoothen your skin, it can also whitening your skin. That is one of the reasons women, especially in India put one or two thread of Za’faran in their milk before drink it.

2. For Cooking

Za’faran has become one of the most important spices in cooking, internationally. In India, Za’faran has many ways of use. It can be use in rice, drinks and dessert. In the Gulf, guests will be serve with Za’faran coffee and a herb(cardamurui) together with Za’faran.

Refreshes syrup also made with Za’faran. In Spain, a dish known as ‘Spanish Cuisine’ that has Za’faran in it is so popular around the world. Usually visitors or tourists that came to Spain will not leave the country before they can taste the special dish.

Za’faran is a must ingredient in Spain that has been use in the dishes and it can be seen in several old cooking books such as Libro Del Arte De Cocina (1559 Ad) De Diego Granado, Libro De Paste Leria (1611Ad)

‘Rissoho A La Milanese’ is a popular dish in Italy. ‘cake of Za’faran’ is a cake that will be serve to the guests in Sweden. In Japan, the usage of Za’faran start to widely used and they love to eat raw fish with Za’faran. It will give additional taste to the fish and produce a golden color to the fish.

3. As Fragrant

Other than healthy food, Za’faran also can be used as fragrant. It is used to make a fragrant named ATTAR and called ‘ZA’FARAN ATTAR’ in the Middle East. This brand become popular internationally.

4. Dairy Industries

Za’faran gives nice color and look to the butter and cheese. It also as a additional flavor to dairy product and also used in ice cream making

5 . Food Industries

Had widely used even in processed food.

6. Dyes

History shows that many nations used golden Za’faran to brighten their skin and also to the fabrics. Until now, Buddhist monks still use the Za’faran as their dyes to their sling cloth and also in their drawings.

7. Pharmaceuticals

Same as other herbs, Za’faran is also famous in pharmaceuticals industries. Za’faran is been using in making the medicine as a substitute of the chemical substance. Research shows that Za’faran is the most important substance for chemical medicine and will become revolution in pharmaceuticals industries.