-Product Name:Saffron extract

-Latin Name: Crocus sativus

-Product Code:HK120081

-CAS NO.: 42553-65-1

-Molecular Formula: C₄₄H₆₄O₂₄

-Molecular Weight: 976.96

-Specification: 4:1  10:1  20:1  50:1  100:1

Saffron is arguably the most expensive herb in the world, due to amount of time and energy it takes to harvest. The term saffron actually refers to the dried stigmas and top of the saffron crocus, a type of flower similar to safflower. 

The stigmas are picked by hand and dried. It takes approximately 75,000 saffron flowers to produce one pound of saffron stigma. In many cultures, saffron is used as a spice and for culinary purposes; however, it has many medicinal uses as well. 
In traditional Chinese medicine, saffron has a sweet taste and cold properties, and is associated with the Heart and Liver meridians. Its main functions are to invigorate the blood, remove stagnation, clear the meridians and release toxins.