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What are the functions and functions of saffron?
The effects and functions of saffron are as follows:

1, the effect of liver and gallbladder. Crocus sativus is beneficial to gallbladder function, crocetin can reduce cholesterol and increase fat metabolism, and can be used in combination with Chinese medicines such as hawthorn, cassia seed and Alisma orientalis to treat fatty liver. Crocus sativus can improve microcirculation, promote bile secretion and excretion, thereby reducing abnormally increased globulin and total bilirubin, and can be used to treat liver cirrhosis after chronic viral hepatitis.

2. Influence on the circulatory system. Saffron extract has an exciting effect on breathing. Under the condition of normal pressure and hypoxia, it can enhance the intracellular oxygen metabolism function, improve the hypoxia tolerance of the heart, reduce the damage of strenuous exercise to myocardial cells to a certain extent, and have a certain protective effect on the heart.

3. Immune regulation. Clinically, saffron is used to treat many chronic diseases of human body. Through its effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, resisting bacteria and diminishing inflammation, it can enhance the endurance of the body and enhance the lymphocyte proliferation reaction, thereby improving the cellular immunity and humoral immunity of the body, regulating the qi movement of the human body and balancing the yin and yang of the human body.

4. Effect on kidney. Crocus sativus can keep renal capillaries unobstructed, increase renal blood flow and promote the repair of inflammatory injury.

Extended data:

When using saffron, it should be noted that saffron can cause rhythmic contraction of uterus, improve the tension and excitability of uterus, and spasmodic contraction can occur in large doses. Pregnant uterus is sensitive and prone to miscarriage, so pregnant women can't take it. Women should not take it during menstruation; Ulcer mainly has gastric ulcer, or some patients with long-term ulcer should not take it.

Therefore, before taking saffron, you should know more, and you should not use it indiscriminately because of its good effect, which will cause harm to your body.

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