Definition of corral for English Language Learners. : an area that is surrounded by a fence and that is used for holding animals (such as cows and horses) on a farm or ranch.
Saffron contains a poison that acts on the central nervous system and damages the kidneys. Large doses can have severe effects; 10-12 grams is a fatal dose for humans. The high cost of saffron and the availability of synthetic substitutes make its use as a medicine rare. Use only the anthers; corms are poisonous.
Saffron comes from the dried stigmas of the autumn-flowering Crocus sativus linnaeus. Stigmas are picked by hand over a six week period, with an equally hands-on intensive drying process to follow. True saffron is therefore worth its weight in gold.