{"id":6556,"date":"2024-11-18T16:22:13","date_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orient-kontor.com\/?p=6556"},"modified":"2024-11-18T16:22:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18T15:22:15","slug":"safran-wirkung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/orient-kontor.com\/en\/safran-wirkung\/","title":{"rendered":"Saffron effect: how the expensive spice affects body and mind"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Saffron, also known as \"red gold\", is not only one of the most precious spices, but also one of the most fascinating natural products in the world. Its effects on the body and mind have been appreciated for thousands of years - and more and more studies are confirming its health-promoting properties. But what effects have been scientifically proven and how can saffron be integrated into everyday life?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ingredients of saffron and their effects<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Saffron threads contain a variety of active ingredients that are responsible for the positive effect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Crocine<\/strong>Gives saffron its vibrant colour and has a strong antioxidant effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Safranal<\/strong>Responsible for the unique fragrance and mood-enhancing properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Picrocrocin<\/strong>The reason for the intense, slightly bitter flavour and a positive effect on digestion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Mood enhancer and antidepressant<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Studies show that saffron can have a mood-lifting effect comparable to that of mild antidepressants. In traditional Persian medicine in particular, saffron is used to treat melancholy and depression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n