Not medical advice. This site documents how plants have been
described and used historically. It is a botanical and folklore reference, not
guidance for treating illness, and it carries no dosing instructions. Talk to a
doctor or pharmacist before using any plant medicinally — herbs interact with
medication and some are toxic.
Saffron is a culinary spice derived from the filaments of a specific crocus species, Crocus sativus. The spice is harvested in the autumn. Saffron crocus bulbs are typically planted in the autumn for harvest the following year. In culinary applications such as Spanish paella, turmeric is sometimes utilized as an alternative seasoning.