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How interesting. Now I know why it is so expensive to buy. I wasn't aware of its health benefits. Great piece.

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Thank you, Nancy! In my opinion, Saffron is a bit of a sleeper in the U.S. and quite the culinary king in areas in the Middle East-Asia-India. It is time for Saffron to be known in the U.S.- where health and well-being needs a lot of help from the plants!

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Really interesting and informative essay, Robin. I have tried saffron 2 times before and it was on rice as Persian restaurants here in Ottawa. So many potential health benefits and now I understand why the cost is high because of the labour involved in processing saffron. Thanks for sharing.

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Thank you, Neil, indeed, a labor intensive plant with a short window for harvest definitely increases the cost of food. Persians are great makers of pistachio-saffron desserts, too! Cheers to health! Thank you for reading Wildlands and for sharing, too!

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You're welcome Robin and cheers to health!

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I have some every morn. My dear friend Mehrzad from Iran gave me the most delicious and fragrant saffron from Iran.

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Wow, lucky you, that's marvelous and what a great friend, Amy, thank you for sharing! When I was traveling in Morocco, I was given several grams of saffron threads and really enjoyed the nutrition and the deliciousness of such a regal plant.

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Excellent piece, Robin. I had no idea of saffron's health benefits. Now I really want to grow it!

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Thank you, Amy! I am cheering you on to "grow" for it and let me know how it goes, too! Thank you for reading Wildlands and thank you for sharing!

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Robin, This is fascinating! I knew very little about saffron. I love how each being on this planet has its own rich story. Thanks for sharing.

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Thank you, Wendy, indeed, we are living on a planet of prosperity and the plants are awaiting us- it is time to increase wisdom and common sense.

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I am with you 100%!

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May we increase the fields, farms, forests and waters so much that they envelope and embrace and restore all the careless, mindless and misguided things that human egos do to destroy them.

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I hold this as a prayer.

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Aho! Me, too!

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Interesting and useful article , thanks Robin .

I love this … 💖The Art & Science of Love in Ruff Times by a Rebel Mind…would like to adapt it for my substack with your permission.

I have been trying to define what I am actually writing about in a world of multitudinous dangers and opportunities. Your nailing it above helps me clarify further 🙏🏻

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Hi, Susan, thank you, when you say adapt it, what does that mean? If you mean, your spin on my work? The agreement would be for you mention me/ my work and title/ link as part of your inspiration. Agree to the mention and link to my work, and heck yes, I'd be honored!

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Sorry Robin , I was not clear…I meant use it for myself , but you have given me an idea.

I am going to mention you and highlight your post, all much deserved 💖

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Hi Susan, thank you very much, I appreciate your thoughtfulness and the mention. I look forward to supporting (I’m sure you know to “at name” to notify so I can find it!) All blessings to you. 💖

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Great article thank you Robin!

FYI, a tincture of the dried stigmas is the source material for the homeopathic medicine crocus sativus which has four main (physical and emotional) indications.

https://www.vithoulkas.com/books/materia-medica-viva-volume-10-page-20712039681575/?s=crocus%20sativus

Homeopathy is a sophisticated medicine which can restore physical, emotional, and spiritual health concurrently when correctly applied - i.e., in accordance with the law of similars

https://sarahpenrose.substack.com/p/homeopathy-and-hahnemann

Kia ora Robin, wishing you well with your Arizonan endeavours!

Sarah

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Thank you, Sarah! I appreciate homeopathy and partake in it's healing abilities! Thank you for reading Wildlands and sharing your expertise! Cheers to you and thank you for your well wishes, too! Cheers for health and well-being and plants, from Arizona and beyond!!

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