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Crocus sativus Linn.

Crocus sativus Linn.

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.

Warning: 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).

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

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.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

The temperaments of Crocus sativus Linn. are 2nd order warm , 1st order, dry .

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

Odor: The odor of Dried flower of Crocus sativus Linn. is Strongly Aromatic.

Taste: Dried flower: Bitterish.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Whole Herb0.030 – 2.000 gN/A

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.

Substitutes

The substitutes of Crocus sativus Linn. are Saussurea lappa (Dcne.) Sch., Valeriana officinalis Linn..

Active Constituents

The active constituents of Crocus sativus Linn. are Carotenoids, Colchicine, Crocetin, Crocin, Essential Oil, Mucilage, Picrocrocin, Proteides, Protocrocin, Quercetin, Safranal, Starch, Sugar, Wax.

The active constituents of Crocus sativus Linn.'s Essential Oil are Cineole, Pinene, Stearoptene.

The active constituents of Crocus sativus Linn.'s Flowers are Riboflavin, Thiamine.

Antidotes

The antidotes of Crocus sativus Linn. are Berberis aristata DC., Pimpinella anisum Linn., Sikanjibin, Sugar.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Crocus sativus Linn.. (work in progress)