Saffron, also known as golden spice, has been giving our food a special taste, color and smell for many years. Research has shown that this expensive spice as an antioxidant can help improve the function of the immune system and increase energy levels. Saffron is a spice and food color additive. Saffron reduces blood fat and cholesterol. Saffron is sedative, appetizing, antispasmodic, prevents heart disease and cancer, strengthens memory and lowers blood pressure. Saffron plant is used in the treatment of asthma, skin diseases, eye diseases, urinary tract infections, jaundice, premature menstruation, bloating, stomach pain and anemia.