Saffron: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Saffron means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Shilpashastra (iconography)
Saffron is denoted by the Sanskrit term Kusumbha and represents one of the various substances used in the process of creating a Canvas, in the ancient Indian art of Painting (citra), according to the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—Canvas is a kind of surface on which a painter can draw a picture. In ancient time walls are seen to be plastered with different substances (i.e., “saffron”) and these were prepared for Painting. [...] For the process of plastering on a wall (i.e., kuḍya or bhitti), the painter needs to mix and mingle various ingredients [viz., kusumbha i.e., saffron, ... etc.]. After that, the mixture should be transferred to a touch stone mortar for the process of pounding.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
Biology (plants and animals)
1) Saffron in English is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Safran officinarum Medik. (among others).
2) Saffron is also identified with Elaeodendron croceum It has the synonym Cassine crocea (Thunb.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2004)
· Gard. Chron. (1879)
· Illustrations of the Botany of the Himalayan Mountains (1834)
· Fl. Ital. (1860)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saffron, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Saffron cassine, Saffron cress, Saffron crocus, Saffron thistle, Saffron wood.
Full-text (+738): Kunkuma, Kashmiraja, Jaguda, Pitana, Vera, Kashmirajanman, Kesara, Rudhira, Ghusrina, Shonita, Kashmira, Rohita, Saurabha, Raktacandana, Raktanga, Haricandana, Kusumatmaka, Kavera, Agnishekhara, Kesaravara.
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Search found 224 books and stories containing Saffron; (plurals include: Saffrons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 11 - On the description of the enclosure walls built of Padmarāga maṇi, etc., of the Maṇi Dvīpa < [Book 12]
Chapter 19 - On the going of the Devas to Vaikuṇṭha after Tulasī’s marriage with Śaṅkhacūḍa < [Book 9]
Chapter 18 - On the Greatness of the Devī Pūjā < [Book 11]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Saffron-a treasure of the ancient medicine chest-an overview < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]
Saffron: A Versatile Golden Spice with Medicinal and Culinary Uses < [2020: Volume 9, May issue 5]
Review on pharmacological properties of saffron (crocus sativus) < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Effect of Saffron (Crocus sativus L) on Common Non-Communicable Disease < [Volume 7, Issue 2: April–June (2021)]
Perception about Suvarna Prashana in parents– A multi centric... < [Volume 8, Issue 1: January–March (2022)]
Adulteration & Substitution –An Interrupted and Non-interrupted... < [Volume 7, Issue 2: April–June (2021)]
Controlling Agronomic Variables of Saffron Crop Using IoT for Sustainable... < [Volume 14, Issue 9 (2022)]
Energy, Environmental, and Economic Sustainability of Saffron Cultivation < [Volume 16, Issue 3 (2024)]
The Role of Nitrogen in Inducing Salt Stress Tolerance in Crocus sativus L. < [Volume 15, Issue 1 (2023)]
Important medicinal plants of jammu and kashmir i. kesar (saffron) < [Volume 5 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1985]
Studies on commercial saffron < [Volume 10 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1991]
Historical use of perfumes in ancient Indian literature. < [Volume 28 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2008]
The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
Saffron: A Look from the Customer in Vietnam < [v.30(2): 1–184 2023 Apr]
Saffron Extract's Effect on Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Models < [v.29(4): 1–166 2022 Aug]
Myths in Pregnancy and Childbirth: A Systematic Review of Risks < [v.26(4): 1–133 2019 Jul]
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