Crocus is a genus of about 90 species of perennials.
The flowers are cup-shaped and mainly composed of six petals.
These flowers are white, cream, yellow, blue and purple, and there are even striped varieties.
Crocus can reach between 20 cm (8 inches) and 30 cm (12 inches) in height.
It Blooms in Spring, Autumn, Winter.
It can also be used to treat epilepsy, digestive disturbances, asthmatic breathing, fever, etc.
It is as important ingredient of large number of Ayurvedic medicines.
It is pungent, stops vomiting and gives brightness to the blood.
It stops phlegm and cures gastric problems.