saffron: crocus sativus

crocus sativus

action antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, appetizer, balsamic, cardiotonic, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, gastrotonic, narcotic, nervine, sedative
common name autumn crocus, saffron, spanish saffron
contains B vitamins, hydrochloric acid, vitamin B2
family iridaceae
range east europe, egypt, europe, france, iraq, japan, java, spain, turkey
use spice
used to treat arthritis, cancer, cataplasm, common cold, cough, fever, hepatomegaly, insomnia, measles, melancholy, menstrual troubles, sclerosis
comments
This is a very expensive herb, and is the best emmenagogue known. It helps arthritics eliminate uric acid, which holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also, reduces lactic acid build up. It contains a poison that can damage the kidneys and is fatal in large doses (more than 10 grams).

action	antiseptic, antispasmodic, aphrodisiac, appetizer, balsamic, cardiotonic, carminative, emmenagogue, expectorant, gastrotonic, narcotic, nervine, sedative
common name	autumn crocus, saffron, spanish saffron
contains	B vitamins, hydrochloric acid, vitamin B2
family	iridaceae
range	east europe, egypt, europe, france, iraq, japan, java, spain, turkey
use	spice
used to treat	arthritis, cancer, cataplasm, common cold, cough, fever, hepatomegaly, insomnia, measles, melancholy, menstrual troubles, sclerosis
comments	This is a very expensive herb, and is the best emmenagogue known. It helps arthritics eliminate uric acid, which holds the calcium deposited in the joints. Also, reduces lactic acid build up. It contains a poison that can damage the kidneys and is fatal in large doses (more than 10 grams).