Kesar (saffron): crocus flowers and saffron threads in a brass bowl

कुङ्कुम

Vanaspati · Stigma (the red threads of the flower)

Kesar

केसर

Crocus sativus

Kumkuma of the classics, the golden thread behind Kumkumadi Tailam.

Rasa: Katu, Tikta
Virya: Ushna
Part used: Stigma

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The Ayurvedic Profile

रसRasa

Taste

Katu, Tikta

गुणGuna

Quality

Snigdha

वीर्यVirya

Potency

Ushna

विपाकVipaka

After digestion

Katu

Traditionally described as balancing all three doshas

In the Tradition

In Sanskrit Kesar is called Kumkuma, and it gives its name to Kumkumadi Tailam, one of the best known facial oils of Ayurveda.

Classical texts count it among the Varnya dravyas, herbs traditionally used to support radiance and complexion.

It has also long been used in small amounts in milk and sweets in Indian homes.

Our Kesar comes from Kashmir, the traditional home of Indian saffron.

It is added in small, measured amounts and prepared according to the classical protocol of each formulation.

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For information only, based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Please consult your Vaidya before internal use.

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