Benefits of Kesar (Kumkuma) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Kesar (Kumkuma)

Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a herb that is widely cultivated in India and other parts of the world. The flower of Saffron contains a thread-like red-coloured stigma which is dried and used commercially as a spice for its powerful odour and Ayurvedic preparations. It has lots of health benefits.

Botanical Name : Crocus sativus

Useful Parts for Kesar (Kumkuma) :

Stigma or stamen

Names in different languages for Kesar (Kumkuma) :

English: Saffron
Hindi: Kesar
Malayalam: Kungumam
Bengali: Jafran, Kumkum
Gujarati: Kesar
Kannada: Kesar
Tamil: Kumkumappu
Telugu: Kumkuma Pubba

Health Benefits of Kesar (Kumkuma)

Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world. Saffron is a plant. The thread-like parts of the flower are used to make saffron spice. Saffron is considered one of the world's most expensive spices. The stigmas are also used to make medicine.

Saffron is used for asthma, cough, whooping cough, and to loosen phlegm. It is also used for sleep problems, cancer, “hardening of the arteries”, intestinal gas, depression, Alzheimer's disease, fright, shock, spitting up blood (hemoptysis), pain, heartburn, and dry skin.

It is considered an effective remedy for menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome. Men use it to prevent early orgasm (premature ejaculation) and infertility. We can apply saffron directly to the scalp for baldness. Taking Saffron with milk relaxes the nervous system which helps reduce anxiety and prevents insomnia.

Saffron is also useful in skin problems as it protects against sun damage. Adding a few drops of Saffron oil to your daily-use cream might help prevent pigmentation and promote skin whitening.

In foods, saffron is used as a spice, yellow food colouring, and flavouring agent. Saffron extracts are used as a fragrance in perfumes and as a dye for cloth.

Ayurvedic medicines with Kesar (Kumkuma) as the main ingredient are the following

Pushyanuga Churna, Nagavallabha Rasa,Yakuti Ras,Kachuradi Churna,Patrangasava,Madanakameshwary lehya,Nisoshiradai Taila,Asana Eadi Taila ,Memocap Capsule and Vajikarana Capsule.

Saffron is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of ache, blackhead, diarrhoea, impotency, and acts as an immunity booster and memory enhancer. Saffron helps relieve cough and asthma when taken along with honey. It is also beneficial in managing the problems of the reproductive system, such as erectile dysfunction in men and menstrual pain in women.