Crocus sativus L.


Synonym : Crocus officinalis (L.)Honck.
Crocus pendulus Stokes
Geanthus autumnalis Raf.
Safran officinarum
Bangla Name : -
English Name : -
Family : Iridaceae
Disease : Weakness, sexual tonic, headache.
Description : Corms ca. 3 cm in diam.; tunic light yellow or yellowish brown, reticulate fibrous. Leaves 9--15, 15--20 cm × 2--3 mm. Flowers 1 or 2, fragrant. Perianth purple; segments oblanceolate, 4--5 cm, apex obtuse. Stamens ca. 2.5 cm; anthers yellow, apex slightly curved, pointed. Style 3-branched at apex; branches recurved, deep red, 2.5 cm or more. Fertile seeds not produced.
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Chemical Constituents : Saffron contains glucoside- crocin, crocetin, picrocrocin and an essential oil
Uses : This plant is used in Weakness, sexual tonic, headache.
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