HerbSaffron
Moderate evidence supports saffron's efficacy for mild to moderate depression and anxiety; limited evidence for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and anti-inflammatory effects.
Benefits
- Traditionally recognized for mood enhancement
- anti-inflammatory
- antioxidant
- and neuroprotective properties
- may support cardiovascular health and cognitive function.
Key compounds
Crocincrocetinpicrocrocinsafranalanthocyaninalpha-carotenebeta-carotenezeaxanthinriboflavinthiamine
May help with
- Historically used as a sedative
- appetite stimulant
- aphrodisiac
- diaphoretic
- and antidepressant
- addressing cramps
- asthma
- menstrual disorders
- and liver issues.
Best for these goals
Traditionally recognized for mood enhancementanti-inflammatoryantioxidantand neuroprotective propertiesmay support cardiovascular health and cognitive function.
How to use it
Extract, tablets, capsules
Evidence level
Moderate
Cautions & interactions
Avoid during pregnancy and lactation due to uterine stimulant effects; toxic at 5g, potentially fatal at 10-20g. May cause nausea, vomiting, headache, and allergic reactions. | Interactions: No major interactions documented; contraindicated in bleeding disorders. Use standard caution.
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