The dried thread-like parts of the flower (stigmas) of plant (Crocus sativus) are used to make saffron spice, food coloring, and medicine. Saffron contains chemicals that might alter mood, kill cancer cells, decrease swelling, and act like antioxidants. It can take 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce a single pound of saffron spice. It's one of the world's most expensive spices.
Instructions: Dietary