Benefits of drinking saffron honey soaked in water

Saffron is a very precious Chinese medicinal material known to many friends. It actually has a very good effect on regulating the human body. Drinking water soaked with saffron and honey can also have very good effects, such as protecting the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems, protecting the liver, beautifying the skin, etc. Especially for female friends, the beauty effects are also very significant.

1. Protect cardiovascular and cerebrovascular

Saffron contains a variety of glycosides that can help dilate the cardiovascular system, increase blood flow, maintain blood flow, and improve the myocardium's tolerance to hypoxia. Honey can improve the composition of blood and promote cardiovascular, cerebrovascular and blood vessel functions, so taking saffron honey water has certain benefits for cardiovascular and cerebrovascular patients.

2. Protect the liver

The crocetin in saffron can enhance the secretion and excretion of bile in the liver, help promote the metabolism of fat and alcohol, and reduce the burden on the liver; honey can help promote liver cell regeneration, maintain the normal physiological function of the liver, and can inhibit the formation of fatty liver to a certain extent.

3. Beauty and skin care

Saffron has the effects of cooling blood, detoxifying, beautifying and nourishing the skin. It can help regulate the body's qi and blood, make qi and blood flow smoothly, help regulate the body's endocrine system, reduce pigmentation, and brighten skin tone. Honey is rich in inorganic salts and vitamins, which can help speed up cell metabolism, thereby making the skin moisturized and smooth.

4. Improve immunity

The ingredients in saffron can help the body's immune cells improve phagocytosis, increase cell immunity and defense; honey can replenish energy, quickly restore physical strength, reduce physical fatigue, and enhance the body's resistance to disease.

5. Blend the flavor

Saffron generally has no taste when drunk alone in water. Honey contains a large amount of glucose and fructose, which tastes very sweet and can blend the taste of saffron water and improve the taste.

How to drink saffron and honey

Ingredients: 5-8 saffron roots, appropriate amount of honey.

1. Put saffron filaments into a cup.

2. Add boiling water and cover the pot for about 3 minutes.

3. When the water temperature cools to about 40 degrees, add honey and stir evenly.

Note: It is not recommended to brew honey with water above 60 degrees, otherwise its nutrients will be destroyed and the taste will become sour.

Other Uses for Saffron and Honey

Saffron Honey Porridge

Ingredients: 5-10 saffron roots, 100 grams of rice, and appropriate amount of honey.

1. Soak saffron in appropriate amount of water for 10 minutes.

2. Wash the rice, add water normally, pour in saffron and stir evenly.

3. After cooking, serve, wait for it to cool slightly, add honey and stir evenly.

Efficacy: Nourishes yin and moistens dryness, strengthens the spleen and harmonizes the stomach.

Saffron Honey Mask

Ingredients: 1 gram of saffron, 10 grams of angelica, 10 grams of peach blossom, and appropriate amount of honey.

1. Grind saffron, angelica dahurica and peach blossom into powder and put them into the mask bowl.

2. Add honey and stir well.

3. Apply evenly on face and wash after 30 minutes.

Efficacy: Brighten skin tone, whiten and remove spots.

People who are not suitable for drinking saffron

1. Women during menstruation

Saffron's blood-activating effect may cause an increase in menstrual blood volume, prolong menstrual period, or even cause anemia and other consequences.

2. Pregnant women

Saffron stimulates the smooth muscle of the uterus and can cause the uterus to contract, leading to abdominal discomfort in pregnant women and even miscarriage.

3. People with gastrointestinal ulcer or bleeding

Saffron can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and can stimulate the smooth muscles and blood vessels of the gastrointestinal tract, which may cause ulcers to rupture and bleed, or increase the amount of bleeding, and even cause the possibility of massive bleeding.

4. People who are allergic to pollen

Saffron contains a large amount of pollen. People who are allergic to pollen should not take saffron to avoid allergic reactions.

People who are not allowed to drink honey

1. Diabetic patients

Honey contains a large amount of fructose and glucose, which are easily absorbed by the human body. Taking it may cause blood sugar to rise in diabetic patients, causing symptoms such as dizziness and blurred vision.

2. Babies

It is recommended not to feed honey to infants under 1 year old, because honey can easily be contaminated by botulinum toxin during the production or storage process. Infants have weak resistance and may suffer from botulinum food poisoning, resulting in symptoms such as constipation, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

3. Dampness blocking the middle jiao

For example: abdominal distension, heaviness, thick and greasy tongue coating, etc. Honey is more nourishing, and it may aggravate the symptoms for those with dampness blocking the middle burner.