Saffron
Medicinal and Cosmetic Substances
Saffron is known for its dark red flower stems, which are among the most expensive spices in the world, and are used in food, beverages and drinks. Saffron also contains vitamins, a group of essential oils and chemicals that make it one of the most popular medicinal plants. Saffron has ground onions like the onion plant, but they are not used like how the strings of the saffron plant are used. The part used: Stigma
Anas said the Prophet forbade men to use saffron. (Sahih Bukhari)