Saffron, a widely used spice and colorant derived from the Crocus sativus (C. sativus) plant, contains compounds that researchers have explored to help treat depression, anxiety, eye issues, and more.

The sweet yeast rolls that Swedes serve during the Christmas season are flavoured with golden saffron and dark raisins and often shaped into a special kind of saffron buns called lussekatter (‘Lucia ...