Saffron and saffron are two names for one thing, so there is no difference.
Saffron, formerly known as saffron, also known as saffron, originated in Spain, Greece, Asia Minor, Persia and other places.
Saffron was introduced to Tibet through India, and then to mainland China from Tibet. Therefore, people transported from Tibet to the mainland saffron, mistaken for Tibet, called "saffron".
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It has the effect of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling blood and detoxifying the toxin, and relieving depression and tranquilizing the mind. It is used in treating menstrual obstruction, postpartum stasis, warm poisonous spots, melancholic plumpness, palpitations and madness.
Saffron likes cool, moist, semi-shade, like light, afraid of heat, cold, not less than -10 ℃ in winter can be safe overwintering;
To avoid rain and waterlogged water, like well-drained, loose and fertile, humus-rich sandy soil, pH value of 5.5 ~ 6.5. The growth of moderate temperatures for the 15 ℃ to 25 ℃, the summer dormant south of the high temperature, the appropriate shade can extend the period of time, and the shade can help to prevent the growth of the saffron. Appropriate shade can extend the growth time of saffron, conducive to bulb weight gain.
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