Crocus sativus Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Crocus sativus Linn.belongs to Iridaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Kesar, Zafaran.
The English Name for this herb is Saffron.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Karkum, Zafran.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Crocus sativus Linn. are Anodyne, Anti-spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Aromatic, Central Nervous System Stimulant, Detersive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Exhilarant, Resolvent, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic.
Indications
The Indications of Crocus sativus Linn. are Cough, Colic, Chest Congestion, Bruises, Melancholia, Flatulence, Rheumatic Pain, Neuralgic Pain, Liver Enlargement, Liver Inflammation, Uterus Inflammation, Painful Uterine Affections, Spasmodic Asthma, Eyesight Weakness, Catarrhal Affections in Children, Superficial Sores.
No Contra Indication information is available for Crocus sativus Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperaments of Crocus sativus Linn. are 2nd order warm, 1st order, dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Crocus sativus Linn. is used in the preparation of Arq Amber, Ayarij Fiqra, Dabidul Ward, Dawa ul-Kurkam, Dawa-ul-Misk Har Sada, Dawa-ul-Misk Mo'tadil Jawahardar, Dawa-ul-Misk Mo'tadil Sada, Hab Jand, Hab Jawahir, Hab Lub al-Khashkhash, Hab Mudir, Hab Mumsik surkh, Hab Paichish, Hab Siyah Chashm, Hab-e-Jawahir, Hab-e-Khas, Hab-e-Nishat, Jawarish Mastagi Kalan, Jawarish Ood Shirin, Jawarish Shahr yaran, Jawarish Zar'uni Sada, Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala, Labub Kabir, Ma'jun Dabeedul ward, Ma'jun Khadar, Ma'jun Maurawweh ul-Arwah, Mufarreh Kabir, Mufarreh Shaikh-ur-Rais, Muffareh Yaquti, Safuf Suranjan, Tiryaq Faruq, Tiryaq Samania compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 0.030g - 2.000g | |
Herb's Description
Crocus sativus Linn.. A bulbous perennial herb. Leaves are linear appear with or after the flower. Flowers have trifid, orange-coloured stigmas which along with style-tops yield the saffron of commerce. The stigmas are bright orange and each stigma is about 25 mm in length, has the shape of long tube, narrow at the base but broadening towards the upper extremity. Pollen grains are often found on the stigma. The crown is covered with membranous tunica
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Chile, China, Denmark, France, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kashmir, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Spain, Turkey, United States Of America, Venezuela, Yugoslavia.. In Pakistan it is experimentally cultivated in Baluchistan.
Odor: The odor of Dried flower of Crocus sativus Linn. is Strongly Aromatic
Taste:
Dried flower: Bitterish
Substitutes
No information regarding Crocus sativus Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Crocus sativus Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Crocus sativus Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Saffron may produce severe haemorrhage when given in large doses(few grams).Saffron bulbs are toxic to young animals and stigmas in overdoses are narcotic, chief symptom following poisoning include flushing of the face, epistaxis, vertigo, vomiting and bradycardia. Abortion may also occur (but rarely).
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Crocus sativus Linn.. (work in progress)