Saffron is known as Zafaran or Kesar. The thread like part of Zafraan flower is used for many health and medicinal purposes. Zafraan is one of the most expensive spices in the world as maximum of its processing work is done through hand. Zafraan is used in many culinary recipes worldwide due to its unique flavor.The most sought after herbal product is used in diseases like asthma, cough & cold, stomach ailments, insomnia, uterine bleeding, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, infertility, depression, cholesterol, flatulence, etc. Saffron is widely grown in Iran, Turkey, Greece, France, Italy and Jammu & Kashmir of India.
