Saffron is a spice derived from the saffron crocus flower (Crocus sativus L.) that’s highly sought after due to its medicinal ...

"When I saw the flowers sprouting, my joy was immense," says Syrian farmer Osama Sallat who owns a land in Binnish in Syria's northwestern Idlib province where farmers pick saffron flowers.

Health Benefits Saffron's reputation as a therapeutic ... by hand-picking the delicate stigmas (threads) from the saffron crocus flower. This process is time-consuming and requires precision.