How to identify the authenticity of saffron The efficacy of saffron

1. Water soaking method: take a few saffron filaments, put them in hot water, and observe the discoloration of the water. Although the filaments of saffron are red, its active ingredients are yellow after soaking in water, while fake saffron can only be dyed red and remain red after soaking in water.

2. Observation method: The tip of the filament of the genuine product is swollen with a bell mouth.

1. Observation method, the part of saffron medicine is the stigma of saffron flower pistil, and after picking and drying, it is a red filament, and the tip of the filament is swollen with a flare.

2. Through observation, you can identify fakes that are passed off with safflower and use edible glue to dye and shred.

3. The soaking method, the soaking method is mainly used to identify the dyed fakes, although the saffron filament is red, but its active ingredients are yellow when the concentration is low, and the fakes can only be dyed red.

4. Wipe method, take a sample of saffron filament, and then rub it vigorously on white paper, and then look at the color of the wipe traces, the traces of genuine saffron are yellow or orange, and the wiping marks of dyeing are red.

5. Saffron soaked in water has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis, and some people with blood congestion in the body can take saffron water in moderation.

6. Saffron has the function of nourishing blood and activating blood, can promote blood circulation, regulate endocrine, and often drink saffron water can make the skin ruddy, delicate and shiny, so saffron is sought after by many beauty-loving ladies.

7. Saffron soaking water has the effect of calming the nerves and relieving depression, after a long time of work and study, drinking a glass of saffron water can relax the original nervous and tired spirit.

8. Saffron soaked in water can not only invigorate blood, but also regulate menstruation and relieve pain, nourish qi and blood, and have a certain prevention and alleviation effect on abdominal pain, bloating, amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea during women's menstruation.

9. Saffron can enhance the metabolism of oxygen in cells, people may have hypoxia after long-term strenuous exercise, in this case, drinking a little saffron water can reduce the damage caused by strenuous exercise to cardiomyocytes, and effectively protect the heart.

The authenticity of saffron can be distinguished by soaking, wiping, pressing, and iodine.

1. Water soaking method: After soaking the real saffron in water, you can see that the obvious yellow active ingredients are released from the surrounding of the filament, and the water will eventually be dyed golden yellow.

2. Wipe method: The traces of genuine saffron after wiping it vigorously on white paper are yellow or orange.

3. Pressing: After pressing the genuine saffron, there will be no oil stains on the paper.

4. Iodine wine method: iodine wine does not change blue after dripping into genuine saffron.

Notes:If the traces of the wiping method are not easy to develop, you can dip the filaments in water first and then wipe them.

Counterfeit saffron is generally made from corn silk, vegetable silk and, even plastic silk, to deceive customers. Saffron is dark red, a bit greasy to the touch, has a stigma like a stamen, and its smell is very special.

**When soaked in water, it will immediately appear yellow, and plummet, gradually spreading, the water can be washed four times in a row, and the water will still be yellow by the fourth time. The fake saffron is soaked in water, and there are more floating parts, and it is reddish when soaked in water.

There is also a situation that is difficult to identify, the real saffron is only used in the medicine of its dry stigma, the stigma has three branches, often broken, and the appearance is dark red. Some imitations are mixed with saffron with whole petals.