Description:
saffron1.Latin name: Crocus sativus L.
2.Used part: flower
3.fine yellow-brown powder
4.Test method: UV-VIS
ProductName:saffron
Crocus sativus L. Extract/SaffronExtract powder
Detailed Information:
Product Name:Saffron Extract.
Botanic Name:Carthamus tinctorius.
Latin Name: Crocus Sativus L.
Active Ingredient:Crocin and Safranal.
Plant Part:Flower
CAS No.42553-65-1
Specification: 4:1, 10:1, 20:1, 50:1, 100:1, 0.3%
Molecular Formula: C44H64O24
Type of Extraction:Water/ GrainAlcohol.
Product Introduction:
Saffron isarguably the most expensive herb in the world, due to amount oftime and energy it takes to harvest. The term saffron actuallyrefers to the dried stigmas and top of the saffron crocus, a typeof flower similar to safflower. In China, saffron growspredominantly in the Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Yunnanprovinces. The stigmas are picked by hand and dried. It takesapproximately 75, 000 saffron flowers to produce one pound ofsaffron stigma. In many cultures, saffron is used as a spice andfor culinary purposes; however, it has many medicinal uses as well.In traditional Chinese medicine, saffron has a sweet taste and coldproperties, and is associated with the Heart and Liver meridians.Its main functions are to invigorate the blood, remove stagnation,clear the meridians and release toxins. It is typically used totreat conditions such as high fevers and related conditions thatmay be caused by pathogenic heat, and to help break up blood clots.There is also anecdotal evidence that saffron can inhibit thegrowth of some types of cancer cells. Small amounts of saffron canincrease the incidence of contractions in pregnantwomen.
Function: To activate blood circulation and eliminateblood stasis, to remove heat from blood and counteract toxicity,and to calm the nerves.
Indications:Amenrrhea with abdominal mass formation; bloodstasis after childbirth; eruptions in infectious diseases;emotional dejection, mania.
Precaution: Usd with caution in pregnancy.
Package: 1 kg/vacuum aluminum foil bag, 25 kgs/fiber drumor at customer''s request.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place and keep away fromdirect strong light.
Shelf Life: 2 years.
