Iran not only cultivates such unique crops as barberry and saffron and a copious amount of varied medicinal plants, but is also in the vanguard of rose essential oil extraction, which is worth around $18,000 per litre. According to a report by Khabar Online, as translated by IFP, Mohammad Hassan Osareh, the Secretary of the Centre for Medicinal ...

Tehran, Jan 3, IRNA - Saffron, an ancient medicinal plant and the most expensive of spices, has always had a magical, addictive power. According to NYtimes, many Iranians believe that in its pure form, saffron works as an antioxidant, an antidepressant and a culinary weapon against Alzheimers, cancer and degeneration of the eyes. In Iran, which ...