Abstract

SAFFRON: A GOLDEN CONDIMENT HAVING REPOSITORY USES – REVIEW

Sweety Bhopi*, Priya Rao and Ravindra Jadhav

Abstract

From antiquity, saffron (Crocus sativus L.) had been used for various purposes throughout the world. Hence most of the uses are unremembered throughout the history. But nowadays synthetic drugs usage has been reduced people are preferred and demands the natural active components. The interest which is formed now in natural compounds brought back the consciousness for uses of saffron today. The global scenario is now heading towards the natural sources than the synthetic. In this study, we reviewed different uses of saffron including medicinal uses, cosmetic uses, health beneficial uses, culinary uses and perfumery use around the world.

Keywords: Saffron, medicinal, cosmetic, health benefits.