Can I drink expired saffron?

Can you drink saffron that is expired? If it is more than five years old, it is best not to drink it. Saffron has high medicinal value. It has the effects of reducing swelling and relieving pain, relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation, and protecting the skin. It has a very good effect in treating gynecological diseases such as irregular menstruation and dysmenorrhea. If saffron is expired, the treatment may not be effective. Let us take a closer look at whether it is okay to drink saffron after it expires.

There is no fixed limit to the shelf life of saffron. Depending on the effectiveness of individual storage methods, its shelf life is generally 2-5 years. If saffron is more than five years old, it is considered unusable. Not only will it be ineffective, it may also become moldy.

Saffron, originally known as saffron, is also known as western red flower. In addition to its beautiful appearance and ornamental value, it also has a strong fragrance and is used by people to make seasoning spices. Of course, its most important effect lies in its medicinal value. According to "Yinshi Zhengyao", saffron "treats heart depression, stuffiness and stagnation, and long-term consumption makes people happy." In addition to historical records, modern medical research has found that saffron is rich in vitamins, carotene and other trace elements. It can prevent and treat cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, female menstrual disorders, traumatic injuries, neurasthenia and many other diseases.

【Saffron preservation】

1. Moisture-proof . The best way to prevent moisture is to seal it to isolate it from the air. Once saffron is exposed to the air, it is easily affected by the moisture in the air and becomes damp and moldy, which causes the quality of saffron to change, seriously affecting its use effect and shelf life.

2. Shade . During the storage process, saffron should be kept away from sunlight, because studies have shown that once saffron is exposed to light, it is easy to produce chemical reactions, which will reorganize the molecules and affect the original efficacy of saffron.

3. Refrigerate. When storing at home, saffron can generally be sealed and placed in the refrigerator's safe compartment for storage. As we all know, the lower the temperature, the slower the activity of molecules, which can effectively prevent saffron from changing quality too quickly, thereby extending its shelf life.