Ayurveda uses the herb Saffron to strengthen the functioning of the stomach and to cure digestive problems. It is also used in treating cough, bloated stomach and colic.

During the analysis, it was found that these compounds prevented the E. coli from sticking on to the cells in the body, which otherwise would have been the first step in catching infections. The chemical change, which the cranberry juice brings about, forms an energy barrier, which prevents the bacteria from adhering to the urinary tract lining.