Name: |
Saffron |
Also Known As: |
Autumn Crocus, Spanish Saffron |
Plant Family: |
Iris |
Elemental Assoication: |
Fire |
Planetary Association: |
Sun |
Magical Association: |
love, lust, healing, psychic powers, prosperity, bounty, strength, wind raising |
How to Use Magickly: |
Add Saffron to love and lust sachets and spells. Saffron is used in healing spells. Eat Saffron to bring joy. Drink Saffron tea to induce psychic powers. Inhale the aroma to energize your day. Use some in prosperity and healing incenses. |
Culinary Notes: |
Saffron is used in bouillabaisse and pella, with eggs, cheese, lamb and rice dishes.A small pinch of Saffron imparts a rich briny taste and a deep yellow color. |
Folklore and Stories: |
Ancient Persians used saffron to raise the winds. In Ireland, sheets used to be rinsed with a saffron infusion so that the arms and legs would be strengthen during sleep. In ancient Greece, Saffron was also referred to as the "blood of Hercules." |
Misc. Uses & Knowledge: |
none |
WARNINGS: |
none |