Glossary / Saffron
Saffron
Crocus sativusकेसरKashmir Valley
Stigma of the saffron flower — mood and sleep-relevant at low doses.
- Sleep
- Hormonal
The file
Crocin and safranal are the bioactive carotenoids. Dose-response is narrow; 30 mg/day is the common trial dose and the ceiling we respect.
Traditional use
A ritual addition to milk, traditionally for skin tone and cheer.
In these blends
