Saffron (culinary)
Prized aromatic; tridoshic, uplifting to mood and complexion.
neutral for Vataneutral for Pittaneutral for Kapha
Ayurvedic properties
- Rasa (taste): pungent, bitter, sweet
- Virya (energy): heating
- Guna (qualities): light
Classical sources
- Charaka Samhita — Sutrasthana 27 — Aharayogi varga
Educational information about Ayurveda — not a medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult a qualified professional before starting any herb, supplement, or therapy.