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Saffron a wounder and most expensive food item| केसर एक आश्चर्य और अनमोल पौधा | Saffron 1.  Recognisation. (पहचान) of saffron a.     Saffron comes from saffron flower named saffron crocus or crocus sativus b.     The plant is 20-30 cm in height and bear upto four flowers. c.     Saffron flowers are available in fall through winter. d.     Saffron  is  sweet  and  husky when smelt. e.     Real saffron slowly turns the water yellow and retain its red colour. 2.     Uses (प्रयोग) of saffron a.     It   is   used  as  colouring, essesing, flavouring agent in food items. b.     Saffron Can  be  used  as  remedy for     many     diseases       like    heart  problem,     blood      pressure,     liver,  kidney   diseases,  cold cough and also in sexual problems. 3.     Reasons for being expensive(महंगा होने का कारण) a.     Almost   50000   to    75000    crocus sativus  plants  are  needed  to  produce 500gm of saffron. b.     One    plant    only   produce   three stigmas. c.     More   tha

Facts About Sea Cucumber | Can You Eat Sea Cucumber | Sea Cucumber Facts SEA CUCUMBER Recognition : Marine animal with leathery skin and an elongated body containing a single branched reproductive gland. They have a soft and cylindrical body more or less lengthened.The mouth can surrounded by tentacles,which can be pulled back inside the animal.Sea cucumber have a mouth at one end and anus at the other. Uses  :   (a)     Used as a food source in asian and middle eastern countries. (b)   Sea Cucumbers can be used fresh or dried in various dishes. (c)      Sea Cucumber is also used in triditional chinese medicines. (d) Sea Cucumber contain triterpene glycosides which possess antifungal,antitumor and immune boosting properties. (e)  Eating Sea Cucumber can prevent or treat a wide range of health disorders including arthrites, cardiovascular disease, constipation, erectile dysfunction and even certain type of cancer. क्या आपको पता है कि CUCUMBER नॉन वेजेटेरियन हो सकता है  समुद्री ककम्बर स