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for its cooling properties. This makes saffron a useful herb for Pitta disorders with blood stagnation, including
inflammation, arthritis, acne, and hepatitis.
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Skin Tonic
Saffron's ability to dilate the blood vessels encourages sweating and opening the pores (diaphoretic), effectively
cleansing the skin and restoring a healthy glow. Saffron is also a cardiotonic that destroys phlegm. A paste is
used topically in bruises and sores. Its blood moving qualities enhance digestion.
Cools the mind
Saffron is a refrigerant for the mind. It's Pitta pacifying qualities have been used to restore eyesight and to lower
fevers.
Reproductive Tonic
Saffron with milk and ghee is a nourishing reproductive tonic for both men and women. Saffron's blood moving
qualities are particularly desirable among herbs that stimulate the release of oxytocin, the "tend and befriend"
hormone, supporting saffron's use to encourage mother's milk flow (galactogogue), and to contract and restore
the uterus after giving birth. Like most oxytocic herbs, saffron is an abortifascient and should not be used during
pregnancy. Its blood moving qualities can stimulate the menses (emmenogogue).
Urinary Tract
Saffron is also a purifying diuretic for urinary disorders. Saffron is mixed with honey for urinary stones. The
recommended dosage of saffron is 1.5 to 3 grams of dried herb, usually taken as a decoction.
7- Easy Smoothie Recipes Using Fresh Herbs
Fresh herbs bring color, flavor, and vitality to all sorts of recipes: from soups and salads to sandwiches and
casseroles. As great as they are in boosting the WOW factor of cooked savory dishes, they’re just as great in
with fruit-based dishes—case in point: Smoothies! Here are 7 easy smoothie recipes using fresh herbs.
The below recipe ideas are mere templates for ingredient combinations that work well together and complement
the herbs listed. The formula for how much fruit, milk, yogurt, etc. in each is up to your individual palate. Some
like a really thick smoothie—so add more frozen fruit. Some like a more icy, slushy smoothie—so add a small
handful of ice.
Also, these ideas aren’t sweetened at all. They call upon the natural sweetness of the fruits themselves and any
natural sugars in your milk or yogurt of choice. If you like a sweeter smoothie or you aren’t used to the “green”
flavor of fresh herbs, try using vanilla milk or yogurt, or maybe just a small dollop of honey in the mix.
Once you get comfortable tossing fresh herbs into fruit-based smoothies, you’ll see how easy it is to use them is
all sorts of fruit-basedrecipes you never thought of: pies, tarts, galettes, puddings, parfaits, compotes … the
limits are truly endless. Enjoy experimenting!
1. Frozen banana, yogurt or milk, and mint. A frozen banana smoothie is refreshing in its own right, but a bit
of fresh mint in the mix adds an even more invigorating kick. Try 1 frozen banana + ½ cup yogurt + ¼ to ½
cup loosely pack mint leaves + a splash of milk.
2. Avocado, strawberry, and mint. Creamy, thick, and berrylicious, this combination is rich yet simple. Try ½
avocado + ½ cup strawberries + ½ cup yogurt + ¼ to ½ cup loosely pack mint leaves + a splash of milk.
3. Avocado, tropical fruit, and cilantro. For a south-of-the-border inspired smoothie, mix up this invigorating
summery quaff. Awesome tropical fruits to experiment with include frozen mango, pineapple chunks, or
guava. Try ½ avocado + 1 cup frozen tropical fruit + ½ cup to 1 cup milk + ¼ to ½ cup loosely packed
cilantro leaves.