1. Names:
Sanskrit: |
Kunkum |
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English:
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Saffron |
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Botanical: |
Crocus sativus |
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Hindi: |
Kesar |
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Telugu: |
Kumkum puvvu |
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Common
names: |
Kesa, Kesram, Khesa, Zafran |
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Family
name: |
Iridaceae |
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2. Parts used:
3. Properties and Action According to Indigenous
Medical Systems:
4. Uses:
(Culinary)
- Saffron adds good taste and flavor to dishes.
(Medicinal)
- It is an antispasmodic, diaphoretic, carminative, emmenagogic
and sedative in nature.
5. Names due to Physical properties:
- Kasmeeraja: Born in Kashmeer.
6. Names due to Medical properties:
- Pushtida: Gives strength.
7. Reference:
Vasthu guna deepika, Vasthu guna prakashika, Chakradatta,
Susrutam, Basabarajeezam, Bhavaprakashika, Vangacena, Charakasamhita,
Vagvatamu, Hareetasamhita, Srijanakalpavalli.
8.Caution:
Large dosages can be fatal.
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