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crocus sativus

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saffron

The most expensive spice in the world is the stigma (stem inside the flower). Each Crocus sativus plant has up to 4 flowers (usually purple), each containing 3 bright red stigmas. Flower petals are also edible. Used for antioxidant properties, anti-cancer, heart disease, cholesterol, soothing stomach and colon, eyes, depression.
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Polissiou, "Determination of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) components in crude plant extract using high-performance liquid chromatography-UV-visible photodiode-array detection-mass spectrometry," Journal of Chromatography A, vol.
Hosseinzadeh, "Safety evaluation of saffron (Crocus sativus) tablets in healthy volunteers," Phytomedicine, vol.
Saffron (Crocus sativus) for depression: a systematic review of clinical studies and examination of underlying antidepressant mechanisms of action.
Protective effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) aqueous extract against genetic damage induced by anti-tumor agents in mice.
The effect of the extract of Crocus sativus and its constituent safranal, on lung inflammation of ovalbumin sensitized guinea-pigs.
Changing weather patterns driven by global warming--along with soil degradation, fungal infections, and rising pollution--have damaged the growth of the purple flower, Crocus sativus.
Saffron is harvested from the fall-flowering plant Crocus sativus, a member of the Iris family.
The spice is made from a flower and its scientific name is Crocus sativus, it is also used as seasoning and as a dye.
Saffron is harvested from the dried, dark red stigmas of the purple saffron crocus (Crocus sativus L.), a member of the iris family.
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