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Saffron water is made by soaking a few saffron strands in lukewarm water and drinking it daily. It may brighten skin, reduce pigmentation, and support collagen production after consistent use. Saffron ...

Buying saffron? Here is how to know if your saffron is pure or fake. Use these easy at-home tests to check colour, aroma, strands and ensure real health benefits in every dish. Read Time: 5 min It ...

A kilogram of premium saffron costs around Rs 4.95 lakh. Photo: Unsplash Over the last few years, saffron, a bright-hued spice long used in Indian cooking and traditional remedies, has experienced a ...

Cultivating saffron, the world's most expensive spice, is surprisingly feasible at home, even in small spaces. Starting with healthy corms and well-draining soil, planting occurs in late summer for ...

If there’s one spice I’m familiar with, it’s saffron. My family comes from Iran, which means that saffron was added to almost every food in our home, from rice to dessert. When I left home, I was ...

On the morning of July 11, three saffron-robed monks and a dozen devotees gathered in a dense forest of Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province. After chanting prayers, they encircled a towering tree, draping ...

In Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, a meaningful event unfolded beyond mere tree planting. In Khelgaon, on the Khelana River's banks, the Sindoor Tree, or Saffron Tree, was planted. Dr. Santhosh Patil ...

Saffron is a beauty and wellness jack-of-all-trades. It’s been used for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine to treat ailments like indigestion, headaches, and menstrual cramps, added to food for extra ...

Despite a price of up to $5,000 per kilogram, saffron continues to be a coveted ingredient in fine dining, prized for its rich aroma, vibrant color and subtle earthy-sweet flavor. Saffron, sometimes ...

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