Crocus sativus Kumkuma Saffron Kesar

Plant Profile

Botany

Binomial nomenclature

Crocus sativus

Scientific Name and Description

Crocus sativus L

Herb Family

Iridaceae

Plant type

Tree

Plant Synonyms

Crocus autumnalis Sm. nom. illeg.
Crocus officinalis (L.) Honck.
Crocus orsinii Parl.
Crocus pendulus Stokes
Crocus setifolius Stokes
Geanthus autumnalis Raf.
Safran officinarum Medik.

Plant Names - Common - Regional - Vernacular

English	saffron, saffron cress
Hindi	kesar, saphran, zaffran, zafran
Kannada	kaesari, kumkuma kaesari, kunkuma-kesara, kunkumakesari
Malayalam	kesaram, kunkumam, kunkumappu, kunkumappuvu
Marathi	kaesar, kesara
Sanskrit	agnishekhara, agnishikha, aruna, asra, asrika, bahlikabc,, balhika, bhavarakta, chandana, charu, dhira, dipaka, gaura, ghasra, ghusriam, ghusrna, ghusruna, harichandana, jaguda, kaisara, kaleyaka, kanta, kashmara, kashmiraja, kashmirajanma, kasmira, kasmiraja, kasmirajanma, kesara, kesaram, keshara, khala, ksataja, kumkuma, kumkumam, kunkuma, kunkumam, kusrunam, kusumatmaka, lohita, mangal, mangalya, pishuna, pitaka, pitana, raja, rakta, raktachandana, raktasanjna, ruchira, rudhira, sankoca, sankocha, sankochapishuna, saubhara, saurab, shonita, shonitavhaya, valhika, vara, varabalhika, varenya, vira
Tamil	akkinicekaram, avakam, avam, cankocapicunam, catikecam, catimaracam, centurukkam, cukkilapputta, irattam, irattancapittam, kacimiram, kasmiram, kecaram, kecaravaram, kecarippu, khoongoomapoo, kirucan, kucumpam, kungu mappoo, kungumappoo, kungumapu, kunkumam, kunkumappu, malam, marali,maravatam, mavacciram, mavananki, nalal , nalalpu, nalarpu#, nalarpu, naravam , naravucaram, palapaliriti, piriyakam, pumalekinam, putpika, turukkam, turumam , ulokitacantanam, ulukalam , vallapetam, vanita, vanmikam, vareniyam, vatankura
Telugu	kunkuma-puvva, kunkumamu, kunkumapave, kunkumapuvve, kunkumma-purru,Kumkuma
Tibetan	gur gum, gur-gum, kha che
Urdu	jafranekar, safran, zafran, zafran sayida
Common name	Saffron,saffron crocus autumn crocus,

Plants Medicinal Value

Medicinal Systems

Ayurved

Unani

Siddha

Homoeopathy

Tibetan

Folk

Sowa Rigpa

Pharmacological profile

Phytochemicals

Saffron

Herb usable parts

Flowers

Ethanomedical Uses

Ethnopharmacology use

Crocus sativus L. Herb Flower - General Chopda and Mahajan 2009, Dansi et al. 2008, Jain et al. 2009

Saffron and Milk for Brightening

Ingredients: 3-4 strands of saffron, 1 tablespoon milk (preferably full cream).

Method: Soak the saffron strands in the milk for about 15-20 minutes. Apply this milk directly to your face using a cotton ball. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water. This helps in brightening the skin and lightening dark spots.

Saffron Honey Face Mask

Ingredients: 3-4 saffron strands, 1 teaspoon honey, 1 teaspoon yogurt.

Method: Soak saffron in a little warm water for about 10 minutes. Mix the saffron-infused water with honey and yogurt. Apply the paste to your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Rinse with warm water. This mask helps in improving skin texture and hydration.

Saffron and Lemon Juice for Pigmentation

Ingredients: 3-4 saffron strands, 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

Method: Soak saffron in water for 10-15 minutes, then mix with lemon juice. Apply this mixture to dark spots or areas with pigmentation. Leave it on for 10-15 minutes before washing it off. The natural acids in lemon help lighten dark spots, while saffron adds glow.

Saffron and Aloe Vera Gel for Acne Scars

Ingredients: 3-4 saffron strands, 1 teaspoon aloe vera gel.

Method: Soak saffron in warm water for 10 minutes. Mix the saffron water with aloe vera gel and apply it to the affected areas. Leave it on for 20 minutes and wash off. Aloe vera soothes the skin, while saffron helps with healing scars and pigmentation.

Saffron and Turmeric Face Pack for Skin Tone Evenness

Ingredients: 3-4 saffron strands, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon milk.

Method: Soak the saffron in milk for about 15 minutes. Add turmeric powder to the saffron milk, then apply it evenly on your face. Leave the mixture on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off. This combination helps in achieving an even skin tone.

Saffron is one of the most luxurious spices that offers remarkable benefits for the skin. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamins which help to lighten skin tone and promote a natural radiance. Its potent compounds work to diminish the appearance of blemishes, acne scars, and blackheads. Saffron also possesses anti-inflammatory properties, making it effective in reducing redness and soothing irritated skin. Additionally, it helps brighten dark circles, giving your under-eye area a refreshed and youthful look.