Jaundice

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Saffron or Yellow Parts of Crocuses

The yellow color of this flower matches the ailment it alleviates: the yellowing of the skin and eyes due to jaundice. The properties of saffron my also treat other illnesses. Its fragrance brings about a cheerful mood when one is feeling melancholy. When infused with other oils, saffron is potent enough to act as a sedative. Taken orally in small amounts, saffron relieves discomfort in many of the body’s systems. Be warned, though….it is said that Cleopatra soaked herself in a saffron bath before romantic interludes due to its powerfully aphrodisiac and seductive effect.