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Chemical Name: CROCETIN
CAS No.: 30252-40-5
Chemical Structure: C10H7KO4S
Molecular weight: 262.32
Appearance: white powder
Assay: 98%min
Test Method: HPLC
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. In China, saffron grows predominantly in the Henan, Hebei, Zhejiang, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. 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 uses as well. In traditional Chinese, 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.It is typically used to treat conditions such as high fevers and related conditions that may be caused by pathogenic heat, and to help break up blood clots.
Function:
1.Saffron Extract was used for its carminative(suppressing cramps and flatulence) and emmenagogic (enhancing pelvic blood flow)properties.Saffron Extract used to improve blood disorders,insomnia, paralysis, heart diseases, stomach upsets, gout, chronic uterine haemorrhage, dysmorrhea, amenorrhea, infant colic, and eye disorders.For the ancient Persians and Egyptians saffron was an aphrodisiac, a general-use antidote against poisoning, a digestive stimulant, and a tonic for dysentery and measles. Less hunger,100% reduction in the desire to snack,50%fewer instances of eating between meals,moderate weight loss.
2.Saffron Extract,better mood,antidepressant effects have been demonstrated. Initial research suggests that carotenoids present in Saffron Extract are anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic(mutation-preventing), and immunomodulatory.
3.Saffron Extract use as an antioxidant product, cosmetics,and as a food supplement.
4.Saffron extract powder used to promote inflammatory damage repair.
Application:
1. its main function are to invigorate, to remove stagnation ,to clear the meridians and release toxins
2. it can be used to treat high fever, to help to damage blood clots and to inhibit cancer, the active ingredients , such as crocitin, safranal, crocin.
3. protocrocin are believed to have anti-cancer effects.
4. Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material which used in food and beverageindustry.
5. Applied in the health product field.
6. Applied in the pharmaceutical field.
