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Re: Herbs and Herbal Supplements

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Originally Posted by Michaelangelica View Post
On saffron. It is being grown in Tasmania, of late.
I would hate to harvest it. It would drive me bonkers.

Culinary Herb May Be Useful As Antidepressant
I think saffron's just a wee bit too expensive to use as an antidepressant. From Wiki:
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In Western countries, the average retail price is $1,000/£500/€700 per pound (US$2200/£1100/€1550 per kilogram).[2] Between 70,000 and 200,000 threads comprise a pound
However, saffron cream chicken is just about this side of paradise. We sell saffron, and it's terribly expensive for a small box. It's been one of the favorite items that thieves steal from our store, because of its value.


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