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Saffron tea
Benefits of saffron
Active substances
In saffron you can find active substances like crocine (color), picrocine (flavor), safranal (aroma), vitamine B1/B2 and minerals. Crocine protects your retina, it helps against reduction of vision.
Persian medicine
In the old ages Persian doctors would use saffron as a medicine for multiple issues, you can think of: gastrointestinal problems, depression, memory loss and menstrual pain.
Chinese medicine
Also Chinese doctors have been using saffron as a medicine to cure a few issues. They think saffron improves the blood circulation and it helps against menstrual pain.
Recipe
Steps
Boil the water
Add the saffron, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Optional:
Honey will sweeten the tea, while lemon will give extra flavor to the tea.
Ingredients
- 1-2 threads of saffron
- 200 ml water
Optional:
- 1-2 teaspoons of honey
- a slice of lemon
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