FAQ

Saffron is a spice with a powerful aroma and health benefits. It imparts a beautiful saffron orange color when steeped in liquids. It gives a strong aroma to the dishes it's added to. Saffron is a plant origin obtained from the flowers of crocus sativus flowers. Each flower consists of 3 crimson colored stigmas which are also known as the saffron spice.

The crocus satiyus flower are harvested and the stigmas are carefully removed and dried .

Saffron should be steeped before use. Take water around 50ml in a bowl. Add the required stigmas of saffron in it. Cover and let it sit for 4 or 5 hours. This step assures all the nutrients and benefits of saffron be released into the water. This can then be mixed with hot or cold milk.

Saffron milk has many health benefits for people of all age groups.

- Saffron milk boosts immunity

- Treats insomnia

- Relieves menstrual cramps

- Improve digestion and appetite

- Promotes healthy and glowing skin

- Improve health and glowing skin

- Improves heart health

- Prevents insomnia

Yes, Saffron steeped in water milk can be taken during pregnancy. The quantity of saffron used would be 5 stigmas/day. *However, consult a physician before taking it.

Saffron is known to have a calming effect, improve digestion, and treat mild to moderate depression, depression anxiety, and mood swings caused by hormonal changes. It also relieves muscular cramps during the third trimester and reduces hair fall.

The color of the baby depends on the parent's genes, there is no scientific proof regarding the consumption of saffron and a fair baby.

Saffron is usually referred to as the costliest spice in the world. This is because each crocus sativus flower gives 3-5 stigmas of saffron and 1 gram is approximately 450 such stigmas. Around 150 flower give a gram of saffron. These flowers are hand-picked at a particular time of day. It is then dried and packed. This is a very tedious process.

A high dose of saffron 5g or more can cause poisoning.

-Saffron quantity of 6 stigmas/per person/day is suggested. This quantity is safe for adults. Children above the age of 3 years, can take 2 stigma/cups of Milk/day. This increases immunity in children prone to frequent colds and coughs.

Saffron in a small quantity can be taken regularly.

Being the world's costliest spice, saffron is often subject to adulteration for monetary gains. The usual adulteration used are colored corn silk, and colored bits of paper, however, there are various home-based teats to rule if the saffron you have is adulterated or not.

Saffron water or milk can be taken on an empty stomach, to get the maximum benefits it's best to steep it overnight in water before it is added to milk or water in the morning.