Description

Zafran — the Arabic-Unani designation for saffron — represents the dried crimson stigmas of Crocus sativus as specified within the classical Unani pharmacopoeial tradition. While botanically identical to the Kashmiri Saffron (Kesar) entry, Zafran occupies a specific position in the Unani Qarabadeen formulation system where it features as a primary ingredient in prestigious compound preparations including Khamira Marwareed, Mufarreh Yaqooti, and Majoon Khadar — classical Unani cardiac, reproductive, and tonic formulations attributed to Ibn Sina and preserved in South Asian Unani Dawakhana practice. The Unani pharmacopoeial classification specifies Zafran as a warm (Mizaj Haar) substance of the second degree, incorporated for its aromatic, cardiac-strengthening, and mood-elevating properties. The finest-grade Zafran for Unani pharmaceutical use is sourced from Pampore, Kashmir.