The tip end of the stigma of saffron is the medicinal organ. India, parts of Europe and Iran are saffron production regions.
Medicinal part
The tip end of the stigma of saffron is the medicinal organ.
Geographical distribution
Global: India, Iran and parts of Europe
Distribution in Iran
Fars (Shiraz, Firooz abad), Arak (Oshtoran mountains between Arak and Azna), Kermanshah (Dalakhani between Arak and Kermanshah), east Khorasan especially Ghaenat.
Collection time
Flowering time is September to October and should be collected early morning by flower open