Did you know that saffron is the most expensive spice in the world? One pound can cost thousands of dollars! Saffron is hand harvested from a flower called the Crocus sativus, commonly known as the saffron crocus. Did you know that saffron originated in Iran? Iran is said to produce nearly 90% of the worlds supply of saffron. If you're ever in a Persian household, you'll hear saffron being referred to as "liquid gold" used to flavor and enhance nearly every dish. Saffron has been used for centuries both in the kitchen and for medicinal purposes. Swipe through and read below for some of the health benefits associated with saffron: POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANT: Quality saffron includes crocin, crocetin, safranal and kaempferol. These antioxidants protect your body from free radicals and oxidative stress (PM 26468457) REDUCE PMS: A 2010 study showed that women who smelled saffron for 20 minutes per day had reduced PMS symptoms such as anxiety and reduced cortisol levels (PM 21242071) SUPPORTS MEMORY: Saffron has been shown to help reduce neurological symptoms or neurodegeneration, associated with Alzheimers Disease (PM 27792130) IMPROVE EYESIGHT: Multiple studies have shown that saffron helps to improve eyesight in adults with Age Related Macular Degeneration. AMD is an eye disease that can blur your central vision (PM 28289690) Due to sanctions, Iran is unable to export saffron production directly to the USA. Saffron that you see in the grocery stores come from a different country or if it is originally from Iran, it has to be exported to a neighboring country and then stamped with that country's name. This leaves Iranian saffron farmers earning very little profit for hours of labor. Help to amplify the voice of Iranians to earn their freedom, end the current regime and remove all sanctions imposed on them ✊🏼