Saffron
Saffron has been used in traditional medicine for centuries, and it’s no surprise why. It’s known to aid in improving mood and memory, reducing pain and inflammation, and relieving heartburn, gas, constipation, and even cancer. While these might be good reasons to use saffron in a culinary dish or drink tea made with saffron, natural remedies also use the spice for medical purposes.
Saffron is a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus. It can be purchased as a whole stamen (which includes the pistil) or as threads (which are the dried stamens). The active ingredient in saffron is crocin, which is responsible for many benefits.
Sufferers of chronic sinus infections will find relief from using saffron in many ways. Some people make tea out of the spice, while others use it topically as part of a compress. Others dip a cotton ball into water mixed with saffron and place it over their nasal passages when congested.
