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Health Benefits of Saffron Image by  hodihu  from  Pixabay   Healthy Food - Health Benefits of Saffron Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world. The flower of plant is purple and possesses honey-like fragrance. Saffron is derived from flower of Crocus Sativus. Saffron is grown in many parts of India, Iran, Italy and Spain. It is referred everywhere with different names. Saffron has been cultivated in the world for more than 3500 years. It has been used in baths as cosmetic, healing gastrointestinal issues and as deodorizer. 1.        Saffron is rich in manganese which helps regulate blood sugar and helpful in formation of bones, tissues and sex hormones. It contains vitamin C which fights infections and helps to absorb iron. 2.        As per Hippocrates (regarded as father of medicine) it can help to treat cold, coughs, stomach issues, uterine bleeding, flatulence and even heart trouble. 3.        Milk with Saffron can solve digestion issue