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WONDERS OF SAFFRON

Article Abstract by: DRFAROOQAGA    

Original Author: AGA FAROOQ AHMAD
Saffron  ( crocus sativus ) the king of spices has for centuries been in global demand. It is a wonderful oldest
autumn flowering, hysteranthous, low growing winter active perennial geophyte, highly coveted for its beautiful, fascinating fragrance,pleasant flavour,extraordinary healing powers and host of other appealing qualities.Medicinally it has a long history in traditional healing.Modern medicine has discovered saffron as having anticarcinogenic,anti-mutagenic, immuno-modulating, anti oxident,antitumour and antidepressant properties.saffron aqueous extracts are used traditionally as a medicine in acute breathing disorders,amenorrhea
Published: June 19, 2007
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  1. 0 Ratings Wednesday, June 20, 2007
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    dr permeet sing

    agronomy

    the available information on saffron is very less. authour has done good efforts needs appreciation.

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