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 Bovlan or Safran, produced in Tian Fang." "Kingdom of Arabia" refers to countries such as Persia. Saffron was introduced into Tibet through India, and then into China from Tibet. Therefore, people mistakenly think that the saffron transported from Tibet to the mainland is made in Tibet, so it is called "saffron".
First of all, the common side effects of saffron
The main side effects of eating safflower are abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and even gastrointestinal bleeding, abdominal cramps, menorrhagia and so on. This is mainly related to the exciting effect of safflower on intestine and uterus.
1. Stimulate nerves. Saffron contains factors that stimulate nerves. Long-term use will cause nervous excitement and disturb sleep habits.
2. Endocrine disorder. Saffron is good for regulating women's health, but taking too much will affect women's endocrine state and lead to a series of side effects such as endocrine disorders.
3. menstrual disorders. For normal women, menstruation is generally regular. Because saffron is rich in various ingredients needed by women, it is easy to cause short menstrual cycle and prolonged menstrual period, which seriously affects women's health.
Second, saffron poisoning.
Generally, eating saffron in large quantities is in danger of acute poisoning. Excessive consumption can cause vomiting, colic, gastrointestinal bleeding, hematuria, unconsciousness, convulsions and other adverse reactions. When poisoned, some people will be listless and tremble all over, which can cause convulsions in severe cases. Breathing is excited first and then inhibited, even circulatory respiratory failure; A few patients have dizziness, rash and transient urticaria, which are related to the excitability and allergic reaction of saffron to the nervous system.
There are two main reasons for safflower poisoning: misuse and overdose. Taking more than 5 grams at a time will have serious side effects.
Treatment and rescue of saffron poisoning;
(1) vomiting, gastric lavage with 1: 2000 potassium permanganate, oral general antidote.
(2) Intravenous infusion of glucose and sodium chloride injection or 10% glucose injection.
(3) Symptomatic treatment and supportive treatment.
Crocus has many functions, but we should be alert to the side effects of crocus.
Experts suggest that the dosage of saffron should not exceed 10g each time, otherwise it will have adverse effects on the body. This is because saffron has a strong effect on the nervous system after entering the body, and it has a certain excitement. Therefore, if you take a large amount of saffron, it will easily lead to excessive nervousness, dizziness and insomnia, and some people with sensitive constitution may also have symptoms such as rash and allergic urticaria.
Saffron taboo
1. Crocus sativus can cause rhythmic contraction of uterus, improve the tension and excitability of uterus, and spasmodic contraction can occur at high dose. Pregnant uterus is sensitive, easy to cause abortion, pregnant women can not take it.
2. Women should not take it during menstruation;
3. Ulcer is mainly gastric ulcer, or some patients have long-term ulcer, which should not be taken.
Conclusion: Through the above article, do we know anything about saffron? Saffron has many uses, but we also need to pay attention to its taboos when eating it. Many people are not fit to eat saffron. I hope the above introduction can help everyone.