Saffron occupies a unique place in our culture and tradition. This is an exotic, valuable and expensive herb and known as a Herb Fit for Kings. It is well known for its coloring, flavoring, and medicinal properties. It is an important cash crop that is a native of Southern Europe. It is a bulbous perennial plant belonging to the family Iridaceae. It is produced by drying the stigmas and part of the styles of the crocus flower. To create one pound of dry saffron, about 50,000 to 75,000 flowers are needed and more than 20 hours of labor just to pick the crocuses. Saffron is used in Chinese, Tibetan, Unani and Ayurvedic medicines. It is warm and dry in action and is an excellent stimulant. Read More