1、 Different colors

Although saffron and saffron look red and have the same color, they are actually different. If crocus is ground into powder, it will turn orange yellow. After encountering water, the color will be different from the original color, and it has a taste and smells very fragrant. Saffron, when ground into powder, is orange red. It will spread when stained with water and has no taste

2、 Different price

Although it looks the same in appearance, the prices on the market are completely different. Among them, crocus is relatively common and has a wide area of planting and management, so the price is slightly cheaper, generally about 20 yuan per kilogram. Saffron is a very valuable medicinal material, which is expensive. It costs about 1000 yuan per kilogram, and it will be more expensive in drugstores

3、 Different efficacy

Saffron can promote blood circulation and relieve dysmenorrhea. It is mainly used when female friends treat dysmenorrhea. Postpartum lochia can also be improved with good results. In addition, it can also be used in the process of traumatic injury to improve swelling. Saffron can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, relieve depression and calm nerves, cool blood and detoxify, especially improve the phenomenon of postpartum depression, and is also suitable for the treatment of female amenorrhea. In addition, the dosage of saffron is much higher than that of saffron