SAFFRON ❣️ why it should be a staple in your kitchen.

Today is the 2nd day of Navratri celebrations. Brahmacharini is celebrated on this day. She holds japa Mala beads in her right hand and a pot of water in the left. She is a form of the Goddess Parvati and acknowledged for her divine devotion. The color of the day is red - fitting for a post about Saffron ❤️

Many people shy away from using Saffron due to its reputable high cost. Although the initial cost of purchasing Saffron may be costly, you need such a small quantity to receive its herbal benefits, and the purchase should last you for awhile. It is a truly beautiful and sattvic herb to include in your kitchen pantry.

What are the benefits of Saffron?

• Improves digestion with its toxin burning and digestive fire kindling qualities

• Treats skin diseases.

• Treats bleeding conditions.

• Treating headaches

• Rejuvenation.

• Increasing Ojas! Saffron is very sattvic in quality. Saffron is said to help encourage feelings of compassion and love ❤️

Ayurvedic Properties of Saffron:

• Rasa (taste): Katu (Pungent) and tikta (bitter).

• Guna (qualities): light and unctuous.

• Virya (energy): ushna (hot).

• Vipaka (post digestive effect): katu.

• Doshas: Tridoshahara (balances Vata, Pitta and Kapha).

How to use Saffron?

1. In your cooking! We love saffron rice 

1. Add it to warm milk and honey or an Ojas drink.

1. Saffron oil, one of the main ingredients in Kumkumadi thailam, to apply externally to the face. Our favorite complexion-enhancing beauty oil! Check out our recent reel with more beauty tips.

1. Made into a paste externally and applied to the forehead to treat headaches.

These and so many other benefits of using this vibrant herb. What are your favorite ways to use saffron?

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