HERBAL AND AROMATIC PLANTS - 45. Crocus sativus (Saffron)

by Himadri Panda

Saffron Crocus sativus L. is a geophytic plant which is one of the most commonly known medicinal and aromatic plant species in the world. Crocus sativus Linn family: Iridaceae is a flowering plant in the crocus family and is commonly known as saffron. It is widely used as spice and as a coloring and flavoring agent in the preparation of various foods and cosmetics.Saffron are used as coloring and flavoring agents in the preparation of food in different parts of the world. Apart from its use in preparation of food, the stigmas of the plant are used for the treatment of a variety of disorders traditionally

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 938684124X
• ISBN13: 9789386841247
• Release Date: April 2018
• Publisher: Discovery Publishing House Pvt Ltd
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"