Portrait of a Pigment: The Magic of Saffron
Submitted by Ann Bell on Tue, 06/06/2023 - 9:42amSaffron is much more than a pigment, and its many uses can be traced back to the ancient world. Harvested from the crocus sativus, a delicate flower cultivated in places like Greece and Persia (Iran), it appears as a spice, a dye, perfume, and is regularly used in holistic medicine.