Saffron is a traditional Chinese medicinal herb with high medicinal and health values. Many people consume saffron as a daily health supplement. So, at what age is it appropriate to drink saffron?
What age is appropriate to drink saffron?
14 years old and above.
Saffron is a Chinese medicinal herb with a sweet taste and neutral nature. It has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling the blood, detoxifying, and relieving depression and calming the mind. It can be used to treat symptoms such as dysmenorrhea, postpartum stasis, and depression. However, because saffron has a strong blood circulation effect, children under the age of 14 may be more sensitive to medication and taking saffron may be harmful to their health.
What happens when children drink saffron?
Saffron has strong physiological activity and can regulate hormone levels in the body. In general, if children consume saffron in small amounts, it may not have a significant impact. However, if taken in large amounts or for a long period of time, saffron may cause skin ulcerative bleeding or hormonal imbalance, leading to premature development.
If children consume saffron in large amounts or for a long period of time, it is recommended to seek immediate medical attention to check their physical condition in order to avoid serious consequences.
Who is suitable to consume saffron?
For those with irregular menstruation
Saffron has a blood circulation and stasis-removing effect, which can help unblock meridians and blood vessels. It has a certain relieving effect on conditions such as poor menstrual flow, scanty menstrual flow, dark-colored menstrual flow, amenorrhea, and dysmenorrhea caused by blood stasis.
For patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes
Saffron can dilate coronary arteries, increase blood flow in blood vessels, and help lower blood pressure to a certain extent.
Saffron acid can accelerate the metabolism of fats in the body, inhibit the increase of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, thereby helping to lower blood lipid levels.
The alcoholic extract of saffron can promote insulin secretion, maintain the normal function of the pancreas, and help lower blood sugar levels.
Saffron has a certain auxiliary therapeutic effect on hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes, so patients with these conditions can consume saffron in moderation.
For those with melasma and acne
Saffron can help unblock blood vessels, regulate qi and blood in the body, and adjust the body's internal secretions. It has a good effect on treating pigmentation caused by qi stagnation and blood stasis, such as chloasma, freckles, and dark spots.
For those with poor sleep quality
Saffron has the effect of relieving depression and calming the mind. It can be used to treat heart Qi stagnation. The safranal in saffron has anti-anxiety properties, so saffron can help those with poor sleep quality caused by anxiety and depression.
How to consume saffron?
Saffron infused water
1. Place 5-8 threads of saffron in a teacup.
2. Add hot water and steep.
3. Cover the cup and let it sit for 3-5 minutes before drinking as a tea.
4. You can add more water 3-4 times during this period, and finally consume the saffron threads together.
Saffron porridge
1. Soak 10-15 threads of saffron in a small amount of water.
2. Cook 100g of rice into porridge.
3. Add the saffron to the cooked porridge and stir evenly.
4. Cook for another 5-10 minutes and it is ready to serve. You can add honey or salt for taste.
What precautions should be taken when consuming saffron?
1. Do not consume in excessive amounts.
It is recommended to consume 1-3 grams of saffron. Taking more than 10 grams of saffron may cause toxic reactions such as abdominal pain, vomiting, hematuria, and confusion.
2. Do not consume daily.
Saffron has strong physiological activity and can stimulate the nerves and blood vessels. Consuming it daily may cause symptoms such as excessive internal heat or mental excitement.
3. Avoid consuming during menstruation.
During the process of consuming saffron, it is advised to refrain from taking it during menstruation. Saffron has a strong blood circulation effect, which may cause an increase in menstrual flow, prolonged menstruation, or even heavy bleeding.
