Saffron is not a familiar flower in our lives because it is not native but spread from other places. However, this flower has many functions and effects that we may not know much about. Let's take a look at the effect of saffron and editor.
Saffron, also known as saffron or saffron, is produced in Greece, Asia Minor, Persia and other places. "Compendium of Materia Medica" records: "Saffron is saffron, translated as Boflan or Safran, produced in Tianfang." "Arab Kingdom" refers to Persia and other countries. Saffron was introduced to Tibet via India, and then to China from Tibet. Therefore, people mistakenly believe that the saffron shipped from Tibet to the mainland is produced in Tibet and is called "saffron".
First of all, the common side effects of saffron
The main side effects of consuming saffron are abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal cramps, menorrhagia, etc., which are mainly related to Safflower is associated with stimulant effects on the intestines and uterus.
1. Stimulate nerves. Saffron contains nerve-stimulating factors. Long-term use can cause nerve excitement and disrupt sleep habits.
2. Endocrine disorders. Saffron is good for regulating women's health, but taking too much will affect women's endocrine status, leading to a series of side effects such as endocrine disorders.
3. Menstrual disorders. For normal women, menstruation is generally regular. Since saffron is rich in various ingredients needed by women, it can easily cause short and prolonged menstrual cycles, thus seriously affecting women's health.
2. Saffron poisoning
Generally, there is a risk of acute poisoning when consuming large amounts of saffron. Excessive consumption can cause vomiting, intestinal colic, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, unconsciousness, convulsions and other adverse reactions. When poisoning occurs, some people may experience listlessness and tremors, and severe cases may cause convulsions. Respiration is first excited and then suppressed, and even circulatory and respiratory failure; a few patients experience dizziness, rash and transient urticaria, which is related to the excitability and allergic reaction of saffron to the nervous system.
There are two main causes of safflower poisoning: misuse and overdose. Taking more than 5 grams at one time can cause serious side effects.
Treatment and rescue of saffron poisoning;
(1) Vomiting, gastric lavage with 1:2000 potassium permanganate and oral administration of general antidote.
(2) Intravenous infusion of glucose sodium chloride injection or 10% glucose injection.
(3) Symptomatic treatment and supportive treatment.
Saffron has many functions, but be wary of its side effects
Experts recommend that the amount of saffron taken at a time should not exceed 10 grams, otherwise it will have adverse effects on the body. This is because saffron has a strong effect on the nervous system and has a certain excitatory effect after entering the body. Therefore, taking a large amount of saffron can easily lead to over-excitability, dizziness, and insomnia. Some people with sensitive bodies may also develop rashes and allergic urticaria.
Saffron taboos
1. Saffron can cause rhythmic contractions of the uterus, increase the tension and excitability of the uterus, and can cause spasmodic contractions in large doses. The pregnant uterus is relatively sensitive and can easily cause miscarriage. Pregnant women should not take it.
2. Women should not take it during menstruation;
3. Ulcers are mainly gastric ulcers, or some patients have long-term ulcers, so they should not take it.
Conclusion: Through the above article, do we have a certain understanding of the relevant knowledge of saffron? Saffron has many uses, but we also need to pay attention to the taboos when eating it. Many people are not suitable for eating saffron. I hope the content introduced above can be helpful to everyone.