Saffron health benefit by Ray Sahelian, M.D. Medicinal properties of saffron herb

Saffron is an expensive spice known for flavoring Mediterranean cuisine.

Medicinal use of saffron herb
Traditionally, saffron spice has been advocated for stomach pain, digestive problems and low mood. Some claim saffron herb is a natural aphrodisiac. See aphrodisiacs natural web site.

How saffron works
Saffron spice might influence mood by influencing serotonin activity in the brain.

Saffron for PMS
Dr. M. Agha-Hosseini and colleagues at Tehran University of Medical Sciences randomly assigned 50 women with symptoms of PMS to take either saffron capsules or a placebo twice a day over two menstrual cycles. The majority of the women on saffron capsules reported fewer PMS symptoms. Those taking saffron capsules had improved mood. BJOG, March 2008.