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food
saffron
nutrition
definition
saffron:
Ayurvedic:
» qualities: aromatic, bitter, unctuous,
» actions: stimulant, aphrodisiac, improves complexion, disorders of eyes, Vayu, Kapha
» uses: vomiting sensation, worms, hiccough (Thakkur, p. 75)
Chinese:
» qualities: neutral, sweet
» actions: invigorates the Qi and Xue (Blood); eliminates Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); affects Heart and Liver
» uses: congested chest, hematemesis, emmenagogue, abdominal pain after childbirth due to Xue Yu (Blood Stasis); injuries from falls (Lu, p. 60)
biochemical:
» form: saffron
» portion: 1 teaspoon
» calories (kcal): 2
» weight (g): 1
» water (%): 10
» protein (g): 0.1
» fat (g): 0
» carbohydrates (g): 0.4
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» calories from fat (%): 0
» cholesterol (mg): 0
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» sodium (mg): 1
» potassium (mg): 12
» calcium (mg): 1
» phosphorus (mg): 2
» magnesium (mg):
» iron (mg): .08
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