Seinagar: Touted as one of the world’s most expensive spices, the fragrant and flavourful saffron or Kesar has been around for thousands of years and continues to be used extensively in our kitchens and as a home remedy for a range of disorders. Due to its high value, saffron is often referred to as red gold and is available typically in the form of delicate red threads. When infused in water, milk or any other liquid, it transforms the colour of the solution to yellow. Kesar has also been part of religious ceremonies and rituals and the colour has been associated with purity and auspiciousness. It is also known as Crocus sativus L., saffron can help cure cardiovascular disease, hypertension, stomach disorders, dysmenorrhea and learning and memory impairments.