kumkum puvvu/ Crocus sativus/ saffron

శాస్త్రీయ నామం : Crocus sativus

తెలుగు పేరు     :  కుంకుమ పువ్వు

సంస్కృతం:         कुङ्कुम, काश्मीरज 

हिंदी       :           केसर 

English :         saffron

రంగు/లు :           నీలం  

ఔషధ గుణం :   Saffron is used in Ayurveda as a good heart tonic for all three doshas, and is also an important ingredient in many Ayurvedic medicines. For example, “Shatavari Plus” has saffron as one of its main ingredients. Saffron has circulatory stimulant properties, is warming and very rejuvenating. Saffron milk is an excellent remedy for Anemia. It is also known to tonify the female reproductive system. The cosmetics industry uses saffron in lotions and creams for its ability to nourish and lighten the skin.

Saffron is the stigma of crocus flower, so the botanical name Crocus sativus. The 3 stigmas in each blossom are hand-picked. After plucking, the stigmas are light roasted which dries the stigmas and fixes the flavor in the threads. This delicate stage of roasting is done only by the most expert of farmers.