Saffron is claimed to have several medicinal benefits, such as treating depression and high cholesterol. This eMedTV page offers an overview of saffron, including how it may treat several health conditions, possible side effects, and safety concerns.
As this eMedTV article explains, saffron may provide various health benefits, such as treating depression, cancer, baldness, and insomnia. This page also provides a list of other saffron benefits and explains how this supplement supposedly works.
Nausea and a change in appetite are among the possibly bothersome side effects of saffron. This eMedTV resource explains that some saffron side effects can be more serious and may require medical care, such as miscarriages and allergic reactions.
This eMedTV Web page addresses the question, "Does saffron work?" Some small studies have shown that saffron may be effective at treating depression. However, more research is needed to confirm saffron's effectiveness for any use.
There are no clearly established saffron dosages that are considered safe and effective. This eMedTV Web page provides some information on saffron dosages that are not considered safe and explains how to choose a supplement that is right for you.
It is not known which medicines or supplements might interact with saffron. This eMedTV page explains that although there are no known saffron drug interactions, you should still talk to your doctor about drugs you are taking before using saffron.
Saffron is supposedly beneficial for treating several health conditions, but is saffron safe to use? This eMedTV Web article addresses this question and takes an in-depth look at some of the important safety precautions and warnings with saffron.
Pregnant women should not use saffron supplements. This portion from the eMedTV library explores saffron and pregnancy in more detail, explaining how high doses of saffron (10 grams or more) can cause contractions and even miscarriages.
This eMedTV page explains that no research has been done on saffron and breastfeeding to suggest that these supplements are either safe or unsafe for women who are breastfeeding. This page also discusses why nursing women may want to avoid saffron.
If you take too much saffron, you may experience vomiting, bloody diarrhea, or blood in the urine. This eMedTV segment describes factors that may affect a saffron overdose and discusses possible treatment options (such as supportive care).
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