AYURVEDIC FOODS

Saffron Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Saffron: Almond Milk with Saffron & Cardamom
Recipes with Saffron: Almond Milk with Saffron & Cardamom
Cooling Blood Purifier
Saffron is a nourishing purifier that invigorates and moves the blood while cooling it. Saffron breaks up blood clots and clears liver stagnation. While most blood movers are heating, saffron is unique among blood movers for its cooling properties. This makes saffron a useful herb for Pitta disorders with blood stagnation, including inflammation, arthritis, acne, and hepatitis.

Skin Tonic
Saffron's ability to dilate the blood vessels encourages sweating and opening the pores (diaphoretic), effectively cleansing the skin and restoring a healthy glow. Saffron is also a cardiotonic that destroys phlegm. A paste is used topically in bruises and sores. Its blood moving qualities enhance digestion.

Cools the mind
Saffron is a refrigerant for the mind. It's Pitta pacifying qualities have been used to restore eyesight and to lower fevers.

Reproductive Tonic
Saffron with milk and ghee is a nourishing reproductive tonic for both men and women. Saffron's blood moving qualities are particularly desirable among herbs that stimulate the release of oxytocin, the "tend and befriend" hormone, supporting saffron's use to encourage mother's milk flow (galactagogue), and to contract and restore the uterus after giving birth. Like most oxytocic herbs, saffron is an abortifascient and should not be used during pregnancy. Its blood moving qualities can stimulate the menses (emmenagogue).

Urinary Tract
Saffron is also a purifying diuretic for urinary disorders. Saffron is mixed with honey for urinary stones. The recommended dosage of saffron is 1.5 to 3 grams of dried herb, usually taken as a decoction.


About Saffron

Saffron's use is ancient. Saffron-based pigments have been found in 50,000 year-old paintings in northwest Iran. It conjures romance, royalty, and delicacy wherever it appears. Alexander the Great bathed in saffron to cure battle wounds. Cultivated saffron emerged in late Bronze Age Crete, bred from its wild precursor by selecting for unusually long stigmas making the plant sterile. Called Kumkum or Kesar in Ayurveda, it also appears as an important medicinal herb in many ancient texts including Ayurveda, Unani, and Chinese Medicine.

Buying & Preparation

Luxurious and expensive, it takes approximately 75,000 saffron flowers to produce one pound of saffron stigma. The saffron trade is wrought with as many scandals as the diamond trade. Make sure your source doesn't use red dye to fake the saffron. Safflower stamens are another popular fake. Always buy from a reputable source.

Saffron likes climates where hot, dry summer breezes sweep semi-arid lands. It is native to southwesern asia.

Cooking Saffron

Grind saffron in a mortar and pestle. Add a few drops of water and continue grinding until completely mashed. Then soak in two tbsp water for 10 minutes.

Saffron is used in sweet and savory dishes alike, where it imparts an elegant and classy touch to any recipe. It is especially popular in the decadant mughlai dishes of northern india. It is a signature ingredient of Spanish paella. Saffron is widely used in Persian, Arab, Central Asian, European, Indian, Turkish, and Cornish cuisines.

Saffron has a 'metallic honey' bitter taste and hay-like fragrance.

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SERVING SIZE: 1/16 tsp
SPECIES: Crocus sativus
FAMILY: Iridaceae

EAT IN: SUMMER

Metabolic Nature of Saffron

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INCREASES
Guna Help

Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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LIQUEFIED

ABOUT LIQUEFIED BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Substances that thin fluids (lower viscosity of blood plasma). These may include blood thinners or mucolytic herbs.

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CLEAR

ABOUT CLEAR BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Clear refers to anything that cleanses or flushes out wastes, or that digests ama.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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MOBILE

ABOUT MOBILE BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Mobile refers to anything that stimulates the nervous system, muscles, or activity.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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PUNGENT

ABOUT PUNGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Pungency is characterized by irritation, or sharp, spicy foods that irritate the mouth such as black pepper.

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DOSHAS
Dosha Help

The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
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Subtaste:
Aromatic

AROMATIC

Herbs or spices with volatile essential oils that present strong aromas. Aromatic oils shock, refresh and numb tissue, with the end result of relaxing, opening and clearing stagnant fluids in tissues.

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Moves Energy:
Outward

OUTWARD

Outward-moving substances stimulate circulation, push heat towards the skin, or are stimulating.

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Tissue (dhatu):
Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Affinity:
Skin Care

SKIN-CARE

Includes skin care, and anything that nourishes epithelial membranes (of digestive, respiratory, urinary tract, blood vessels, etc).

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Family: Iridaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Saffron
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Carminative

CARMINATIVE

Stimulates the release of gas. Helpful for bloating or cramping abdominal pain. Propels food downward. Carminatives typically expel gas by relaxing the muscles of the intestines.

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Digestive

DIGESTIVE

Herbs that encourage healthy digestion.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Stomachic

STOMACHIC

An herb that increases appetite or settles a nauseas or nervous stomach. These generally increase the digestive fire, therefore relieving symptoms of sluggish or difficult digestion.

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Burns Toxins

BURNS-TOXINS

An herb that detoxifies by helping your body metabolize toxins, as opposed to eliminating them.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Antidepressant

ANTIDEPRESSANT

Herbs that lift feelings of depression, benefit the mind and improve mental function.

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Anxiolytic

ANXIOLYTIC

Herbs that help people suffering from anxiety or panic. They promote a state of calm and often improve sleep. Most anxiolytic herbs are also nervines.

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Nervine

NERVINE

Balances the nervous system. They can help with stress, memory, early alzheimer's, and even chronic pain. Often they are aromatic in nature.

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Neuroprotective

NEUROPROTECTIVE

Repairs / restores damaged nerves. Protects nerve health.

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Sedative

SEDATIVE

Sedative herbs create a sense of calm in the mind and body by specifically calming or quieting the nervous system. Excellent for anxiety, stress and chronic pain.

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Stimulates Energy

STIMULATES-ENERGY

This category groups thyroid and adrenal stimulating herbs.

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Nutritive

NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Diaphoretic

DIAPHORETIC

An herb that induces sweating, often by dilating blood vessels close to the skin.

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Skin Tonic

SKIN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens and nourishes skin, improving tone, color, moisture and complexion.

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Antipoisonous

ANTIPOISONOUS

An antidote for a poison. Many anti-poisonous herbs draw out a poison and are good for insect bites. Others help burn it up.

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Antipyretic

ANTIPYRETIC

Reduces a fever / febrifuge.

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Blood Thinner

BLOOD-THINNER

Herbs that thin the blood. Helpful for people with heart disease or clogged circulation.

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Cardiac Tonic

CARDIAC-TONIC

Strengthens and tones the heart (heart-tonic). Cardiac tonics are used to treat a wide range of heart issues from arrhythmia, to cardiac insufficiency.

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Styptic

STYPTIC

A herb that contracts tissue or blood vessels. Generally styptics are astringent. They are often used topically as a hemostatic to stop bleeding, or to reduce secretions.

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Blood Tonic

MILD BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Livotonic

LIVOTONIC

An herb that strengthens the liver. It is helpful for people with a history of substance abuse, chronic liver issues from hepatitis and hemolytic anemias. Generally, liver tonics are oily, cool, sweet, mildly sour, or contain beta-carotene.

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Aphrodisiac

APHRODISIAC

Herbs that increase sexual arousal through various actions including increased circulation, relaxation, stimulation, or tonics that strengthen glandular health.

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Emmenagogue

EMMENAGOGUE

Herbs which stimulate menstruation. Emmenagogues are used for scanty menstruation, to relieve menstrual pain, and improve blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Constituents:
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Saponins

SAPONINS

Can be used to make soap. Saponins stimulate mucus membrane secretion, liquefying mucus for easy removal (expectorant).

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Saffron

Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Stomachic

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Dill

Dill has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Antipyretic, Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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Mustard

Mustard has these Actions in Common

Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon has these Actions in Common

Aphrodisiac, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Galactagogue, Stimulates-energy, Carminative, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Styptic

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Rosemary

Rosemary has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Nervine, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-tonic, Emmenagogue, Neuroprotective, Stomachic

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Chamomile

Chamomile has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Emmenagogue, Skin-tonic, Anxiolytic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Sedative, Stomachic

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Cilantro

Cilantro has these Actions in Common

Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stomachic, Blood-thinner, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Styptic, Burns-toxins, Diuretic, Stimulates-energy, Antipyretic

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Mustard Powder

Mustard Powder has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogue, Stimulates-energy, Cardiac-tonic, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Carminative, Diuretic, Spleen-tonic

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Mint

Mint has these Actions in Common

Anxiolytic, Diaphoretic, Nervine, Stomachic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Spleen-tonic, Antidepressant, Carminative, Internal-detoxicant, Stimulates-energy

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Basil

Basil has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Galactagogue, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant, Antidepressant, Carminative, Diuretic, Nervine, Anxiolytic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Saffron

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi)

Holy Basil Leaf (Tulsi) has these Actions in Common

Antidepressant, Nervine, Anxiolytic, Sedative, Blood-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Burns-toxins, Stomachic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Antipyretic, Skin-tonic, Stimulates-energy, Aphrodisiac, Styptic, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Carminative, Digestive, Internal-detoxicant

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Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Nutritive, Anxiolytic, Sedative, Aphrodisiac, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Nervine, Antidepressant, Neuroprotective

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Hops

Hops has these Actions in Common

Digestive, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Antipyretic, Sedative, Anxiolytic, Carminative, Diaphoretic

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Yarrow

Yarrow has these Actions in Common

Antipyretic, Styptic, Blood-thinner, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Livotonic, Stomachic

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Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea

Cumin, Coriander, Fennel Tea has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Galactagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Nervine, Spleen-tonic, Burns-toxins, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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Rhodiola

Rhodiola has these Actions in Common

Neuroprotective, Sedative, Stimulates-energy, Antidepressant, Anxiolytic, Blood-tonic, Cardiac-tonic, Emmenagogue

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Wild Ginger

Wild Ginger has these Actions in Common

Burns-toxins, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Spleen-tonic, Stimulates-energy

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Manjistha

Manjistha has these Actions in Common

Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Internal-detoxicant, Skin-tonic, Spleen-tonic, Blood-thinner, Blood-tonic

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Pennyroyal

Pennyroyal has these Actions in Common

Antipoisonous, Antipyretic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Nervine

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Elecampane

Elecampane has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Neuroprotective, Sedative, Stimulates-energy, Styptic, Antipoisonous, Diaphoretic, Digestive

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Impact of Saffron

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Saffron affect your temperature?

0
2
18
9
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your ear temperature?

3
26
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your sweat quantity?

0
2
17
10
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your skin?

0
2
5
0
22
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your tongue body?

2
13
0
14
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the swelling of your tongue body?

1
1
27
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your appetite/hunger?

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5
18
5
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your digestion speed?

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13
15
1
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

TOXINS

How did Saffron affect the amount of gas & bloating?

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11
15
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your stool smell?

0
3
23
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
9
15
3
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your tongue coating?

9
0
1
2
17
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your throat soreness?

1
26
2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your urine smell?

0
1
27
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

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2
23
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your sweat smell?

0
0
27
1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your acne?

0
25
4
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your freckles/moles?

0
28
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

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0
0
0
2
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
27
No Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
29
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

HYDRATION

How did Saffron affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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3
16
8
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the dryness of your skin?

6
0
23
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

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24
4
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
1
19
7
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Saffron affect your ear pressure?

2
26
1
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your congestion?

2
15
12
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

0
17
12
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Saffron affect your energy levels?

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5
15
6
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your muscle tension?

2
5
20
2
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your anxiety?

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9
17
2
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
24
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

DIGESTION

How did Saffron affect the amount of gas & bloating?

0
11
15
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your appetite/hunger?

0
5
18
5
1
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

0
3
24
2
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your digestion speed?

0
13
15
1
0
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

TONGUE

How did Saffron affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
24
1
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

1
9
15
3
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the cracks on your tongue?

1
1
19
7
1
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your tongue body?

2
13
0
14
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your tongue coating?

9
0
1
2
17
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the swelling of your tongue body?

1
1
27
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

STOOL

How did Saffron affect your stool smell?

0
3
23
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your stool consistency?

0
5
16
7
1
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your stool frequency/quantity?

1
3
19
6
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your stool color?

3
0
1
4
21
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your stool lightness?

0
6
18
5
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

URINE

How did Saffron affect your urine smell?

0
1
27
1
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your urine lightness?

0
4
19
6
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
3
16
8
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

0
2
23
3
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your urine clarity?

0
25
4
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

SWEAT

How did Saffron affect your sweat smell?

0
0
27
1
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your sweat quantity?

0
2
17
10
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

SKIN

How did Saffron affect the dryness of your skin?

6
0
23
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your skin?

0
2
5
0
22
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your freckles/moles?

0
28
1
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your acne?

0
25
4
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

EYE

How did Saffron affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
0
29
0
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

1
24
4
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

0
0
0
0
2
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
27
No Change
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

ENT

How did Saffron affect your congestion?

2
15
12
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your ear pressure?

2
26
1
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your throat soreness?

1
26
2
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

0
17
12
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your ear temperature?

3
26
0
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

SYSTEMIC

How did Saffron affect your anxiety?

1
9
17
2
0
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your temperature?

0
2
18
9
0
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your energy levels?

0
5
15
6
3
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your muscle tension?

2
5
20
2
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

HEART

How did Saffron affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

0
0
29
0
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your heart rate?

0
2
24
3
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)

How did Saffron affect your heart rhythm?

0
29
0
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 29 Study ID:127 (2023-01-11 - 2023-01-16)


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John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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I have body and facial acne, Saffron is the answer for my problem. "Grind saffron in a mortar and pestle. Add a few drops of water and continue grinding until completely mashed. Then soak in two tbsp water for 10 minutes". After that, I drink the water or what exactly i should do ? and how often, once a day !! a week !!
- Mohammad, Alkhobar , 12-01-12 (Reply)
Dear Mohammad, 1-2x/day or as directed. Thanks for writing in! -John

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