Saffron Elixer

Saffron is a plant. The dried stigmas (thread-like parts of the flower) are used to make saffron spice. It can take 75,000 saffron blossoms to produce a single pound of saffron spice. Saffron is largely cultivated and harvested by hand. Due to the amount of labor involved in harvesting, saffron is considered one of the world's most expensive spices. The stigmas are also used to make medicine.Saffron is an expensive spice that has a very distinct flavor and aroma. It is prized throughout the world, but often only used for special-occasion dishes because it is so expensive. It is Iran accounts with 95% of the worlds production Spain only produces 300 kg. India, Greece, Azerbaijan, Morocco and Afghanistan produce most of the rest (in that order).
Saffron is the dried stigmas from the flower of the saffron crocus, which is itself derived from its wild "parent"
The traditional ayurvedic benefits of saffron for organic skincare are many. Saffron is also known to make dull skin bright, rough skin smooth, and dark skin light. Because its properties fight bacteria, saffron is also used in acne treatment. Being an anti-aging agent, pure saffron almost immediately tightens the skin and helps close skin pores.
Legend says that Helen of Troy used to bathe in saffron milk to preserve her beauty!