Cultivation of Iranian saffron and study of its nutritional properties
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| Saffron (Crocus sativus L., family Iridaceae) is used traditionally for medicinal purpose in Chinese, Ayurvedic, Persian and Unani medicines. The bioactive constituents such as apocarotenoids, monoterpenoids, flavonoids, phenolic acids and phytosterols are widely investigated in experimental and clinical studies for a wide range of therapeutic effects, especially on the nervous system. |
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| 15/01/2020 · Pain relief is always a valuable property of a natural herb or medicine, and the combination of saffron variable in saffron acts as a sedative and analgesic for many patients. This calming effect can help relieve pain, reduce anxiety and stress, improve sleep habits, and generally calm the mind and body, which is always a good thing! |
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| Iranian saffron is rich of high nutrient, minerals (Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, man genus, Phosphorous, Potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc, copper), vitamins (A, B9, C), fatty acids (Omega 3, Omega 6), protein, dietary fiber, antioxidants. So all various saffron helps and raises the immune system against diseases. Per 100 g of Iranian saffron includes: |
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| 15/07/2017 · Recommended saffron practices are: (1) choose large corms not less than 8 g, (2) apply up to 40 t.ha −1 composted cow manure at planting time and 20 t.ha −1 next years, (3) plant the corms in June in row planting of 25–30 cm apart with 7–10 cm between corms in rows with depth of 7–10 cm, (4) keep the density to 50 corms.m 2 in such case total corms required is 4 t.ha −1, (5) apply one summer … |
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| 25/02/2020 · Omidbeygi et al. studied the effect of cultivation locations on the quality of saffron in Iran and reported that the quantity and quality of saffron (except odor) in Neyshabur (North Khorasan) region is higher than that of the production in Ferdows (South Khorasan) region. These results confirm the results of the present research regarding the significant effect of the region on the yield per unit area of saffron … |
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| Iranian saffron types. Saffron types are not classified in the division, the place of production or the packaging company, or the variety of cultivating saffron, and this applies only to the red and yellow sections of saffron. Negin saffron. is one of the best Iranian export saffron. Today, due to its high quality, high coloring power and the … |
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| 01/01/2019 · Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), is a bulbous perennial stem less plant that contains more than 300 volatile and nonvolatile ingredients, including safranal, picrocrocin, crocin, glycoside monoterpenes, aldehydes and some other carotenoids with pharmacological properties. The cultivation of this expensive traditional spice is distributed from the Mediterranean region to Europe as well as to Asia. |
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| Saffron properties are helpful in the treatment of asthma, skin diseases, eye diseases, urinary tract infections, jaundice, premenstruation, abdominal bloating, stomach pain and anemia. Saffron helps to digestion and is a gastric enhancer . Another saffron benefit is being a painkiller especially for gum pain. |
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| 13/10/2020 · Saffron: Botanical gold. Saffron ( Crocus sativus) is a plant with a long culinary and medicinal history. It belongs to the family Iridaceae. There are 85 known spices of saffron in the world, but Crocus sativus L. stands-out for its physical and biochemical properties. The flower is sterile and thus cannot produce viable seeds. |
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| Chief of Department of Saffron Birjand University: Iranian saffron and pests without pesticides. Director of Research Saffron Birjand University, pointed out that Iran’s saffron production without pesticide residues and pests, said, according to scientific studies carried out in the form of research projects, over 50% of farmers do not use herbicides to control weeds saffron fields. |
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| Iranian saffron is most expensive spice in across the world. In fact it’s worth literally with its weight in gold. Now, we need to learn how to plant Iranian saffron is one of the best productions in the international markets and has good status in between foreign (international) buyers. Iran saffron is and grows saffron with high quality. |
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| 01/01/2020 · In another study, Nair et al. (1995), suggested that saffron exerted its chemopreventive effect by regulating lipid peroxidation and antioxidant activity. Nair et al. (1995) treated the animals simultaneously with saffron and cyclophosphamide and observed that saffron significantly decreases the bladder toxicity without affecting its antitumor activity. |
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| 11/11/2019 · Iranian Farmers Start Harvesting Saffron. Farmers in various parts of Iran have started harvesting saffron with the arrival of autumn, the annual time for harvesting the “red gold”. Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, commonly known as the “saffron crocus”. The vivid crimson stigma and styles, called threads … |
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| 10/10/2020 · Iranian red gold (saffron) is strange in the world market. While Iranian producers and exporters get the least benefit from the global saffron market, the export of this product in the form of non-oil exports can be the savior of the country’s economy and the main axis in achieving a resistance economy, while ignoring this point is still In the process of cultivation to export and marketing … |
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| The natural repose angle of each Some physical properties of the corm set was determined by using a PVC saffron corm are given in Table 1. cylinder with diameter of 180 mm and height of 180 mm. The cylinder rests on a These properties were found at smooth plane and then is filled with moisture contents of 62.94%, 65.5% corms. |
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| Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), is the most expensive spice widely used for its aroma and coloring properties (Rangahau, 2003). It has been used as a sedative and analgesic drug in traditional medicinal preparations (Riffaldi et al., 1994). Recently, it has been shown that saffron has distinct anti-cancer activities (Nair et al., |
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| While exporting saffron to many parts of the ancient world, the Iranians introduced its properties to Greeks, Romans, Chinese, and Sami people, including Arabs, and taught its cultivation practices to Islamic nations around the Mediterranean in the first to fourth centuries. |
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| Saffron is a plant that does not have a special cost in terms of transportation and is economical. This plant has nutritional and medicinal properties and is very popular in Iran due to its limited cultivation. Its most important feature is considered to be its happiness, which is considered a … |
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| Persian Saffron has always been the most valued for its coloring (Corcin) and flavor (Picrocrocin) properties. Iran is the saffron origin; Production of wholesale saffron in Iran has a long history, Saffron-based pigments have indeed been found in 50,000-year-old depictions of prehistoric places in northwest Iran. |
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| 04/06/2017 · saffron cultivation is peculiar and the legend about its introduction in to Kashmir shows stry about 2200 years’ old. It is the legendry crop of the well-drained plateau of Pampore. The present study is an attempt to analyse the cost, return and marketing of Saffron in Jammu and Kashmir. The study has been conducted in one of the |
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| 15/04/2019 · In traditional medicine, saffron is an aphrodisiac, with its chemical compound known as crocin credited for its aphrodisiac activity. In a pilot study to evaluate this traditional use, 20 male participants with ED were evaluated for 10 days. Each morning, the participants took a saffron supplement containing 200 milligrams of this spice. |
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| 227 Cultivation Techniques, Morphology and Enzymatic Properties of Crocus sativus L. Ezzatollah Keyhani1,2, Jacqueline Keyhani2, Mahnaz Hadizadeh1, Lila Ghamsari1 and Farnoosh Attar1 1Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics, University of Tehran, 13145 Tehran 2Laboratory for Life Sciences, 19979 Tehran Iran Keywords: corms, cultivation media, enzymes, salinity, roots |
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| From ancient times, the saffron Crocus sativus L. is widely used as drug to promote health and fight disease, especially in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Saffron is cultivated in different parts of the world, but currently mainly in Iran. In view of its wide range of medical uses, the saffron has under gone extensive phytochemical and biochemical studies and variety of biologically … |
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| 07/01/2019 · It originated in Greece, where it was revered for its medicinal properties. People would eat saffron to enhance libido, boost mood, and improve memory . |
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| 10/08/2010 · The cellular and molecular mechanisms of its action are also under study. The more powerful components of saffron are carotenoids and monoterpene aldehydes. Structure-function relationship studies show that some properties are related to deglycosylated derivatives, while others belong to more glycosylated ones. |
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| 29/08/2020 · Iranian pistachios (History, Production, Export, Cultivation and Branding) Introduction. Iranian pistachios In developing country like Iran, the role and importance of agriculture in the process of economic development is important from various dimensions, especially since the potential facilities in this sector have enabled the agricultural sector to play its fundamental role in socioeconomic … |
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| Saffron is a key seasoning, fragrance, dye, and medicine in use for over three millennia. One of the world’s most expensive spices by weight, saffron consists of stigmas plucked from the vegetatively propagated and sterile Crocus sativus, known popularly as the saffron crocus.The resulting dried stigmas, also known as “threads”, are distinguished by their bitter taste, hay-like fragrance, and … |
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| Kashmiri saffron is well known for its exotic aroma and as a flavor in culinary preparation. Kashmiri saffron has deep dark maroonish-purple hue. While Persian saffron has about 70% of total world production, in case of quality Kashmiri saffron is the best and finest. Persian saffron. One of Iran’s products that they proud of is Saffron. |
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| 08/06/2018 · Soil is important than climate in case of saffron (kesar) cultivation: Saffron corms like a well drained soil. Heavy clay soil must be avoided. The ideal type of ground is a neutral clay-calcareous or silty soil (PH 6 to 8). For small areas like a vegetable garden or simple borders, one can easily improve the soil by adding sand, peat or compost. |
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| Saffron market size is set to accrue tremendous gains in the years to come, mainly driven by its extensive use in the thriving food business. It is one of the most expensive spices and is commonly used as a coloring and flavoring agent in food. Moreover, it is deemed to be more nutritional as compared to other spices as it boasts vitamin B, dietary minerals, and manganese. |
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| 16/01/2020 · Saffron: Science, Technology and Health summarizes the scientific, technical and health aspects of this crop.Saffron possesses unique agronomical, ecological, social and physiological characteristics. And, there are various chemical components present in saffron, including carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, color pigment, aromatic and flavoring agents. |
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| 23/03/2021 · A study on 100 adults over 50 years of age with age-related macular degeneration showed modest improvement in visual acuity after receiving oral saffron supplementation. Another small study has shown that saffron supplementation may decrease intraocular pressure in patients with a type of glaucoma. Culinary Uses of Saffron |
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| “Sunshine Spice” is a nickname for Saffron. That’s not just due to its distinct color, but because of many health benefits of Saffron. Here are some impressive properties of saffron which have good effects on your health. A Powerful Antioxidant. Saffron contains an … |
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| 31/03/2021 · It thrives best in warm, humid climates. Iran is the world’s largest supplier of saffron to date. Apart from its unique earthy essence, the health benefits of the saffron what makes it a highly priced spice. Saffron Nutrition Information (per 2g) Calories 6.2 kJ Carbohydrates 19.7 kJ Fat 4.2 kJ Protein 2.5 kJ Total Carbohydrate 1.3 g Dietary … |
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| 11/06/2021 · For depression: 30 mg/day of a specific saffron extract (Novin Zaferan Co, Iran). A different saffron extract 15 mg twice daily has also been used. For premenstrual syndrome (PMS): 15 mg of a specific ethanol saffron extract twice daily (Department of Cultivation and Development of Institute of Medicinal Plants, Tehran, Iran). |
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| 27/06/2019 · Saffron is known to have cancer preventing qualities. A compound in Saffron known as crocin is beneficial to cease the growth of colorectal cancer cells. It has also shown the same effects in the cases of prostate cancer and hepatic cancer. Skin cancer can also be treated in some cases with the help of Saffron.. Since Saffron is rich in carotenoids, it has anticancer properties. |
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| saffron is a native of the Mediterranean but Iran and Spain are now the prominent producer of sunshine spice. Moslems introduced Saffron to Spain in the 8th century along with rice and sugar. Saffron in Middle Ages. In the Middle Ages, saffron adulteration – the adding-to in order to expand the volume – was a serious crime, punishable by death. |
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| 18/01/2020 · Iran saffron export. Iran is the largest exporter of saffron in the world with a 36% share of the total saffron in the world, while Spain is the largest importer of saffron in the world with a 20% share.Saffron is one of the items that have a special place in the field of currency in Iran. In the modern era, Spain is considered as a competitor for Iran and one of the exporters of saffron. |
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| 24/05/2018 · The stigma of Crocus sativus is called as saffron. Saffron is an expensive spice than gold and it is locally called as kesar or zafran. Saffron cultivation is very simple and accessible to anyone, it is a money maker plant, & people should have to grow it. Saffron is considered a sterile mutant plant, typically saffron |
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| 12/01/2021 · Ninety-five percent of the world’s “red gold” saffron is produced and exported in Iran. Saffron with incredible properties is traditionally grown in Khorasan province, a region in northeastern Iran with ideal subtropical climates with mild winters and hot and dry summers. Saffron is a valuable spice in the Zagros Mountains. |
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