The efficacy and contraindications of saffron

1. Efficacy

1. Treat depression

It is estimated that its special efficacy has been recorded as "treating depression and anxiety", and modern pharmacology and instrumental analysis have also shown that it has anti-depressant effects. The effects of its extract after taking it are similar to those of the antidepressant drug fluoxetine, with almost no difference.

2. Fight anxiety

Through comparative studies in modern medicine, it was found that the effects of safranal and its extracts in the plant were similar to the anti-anxiety drug diazepam, proving its effectiveness in relieving anxiety and treating mental illnesses such as premenstrual syndrome in women.

3. Alleviate mental degenerative diseases

Through comparative experiments, it was found that the active substances in it, such as crocetin, can increase the content of synthetic glutamate raw materials, dopamine and other substances in the human body, increase the activity of antioxidant enzymes, and have the effect of treating Parkinson's and other mental, neurological or functional aging diseases.

4. Treatment of cerebrovascular diseases

On the one hand, it can lower blood lipids and increase the blood flow and velocity in the cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems; on the other hand, its blood circulation effect can reduce blockage or infarction of blood vessels in the brain and reduce the chance of cerebral infarction.

2. Taboo

1. Mental disorder

It has an improving and regulating effect on the nervous system, but long-term excessive consumption may cause the brain or other parts of the nerves to be in a state of excitement for a long time, resulting in symptoms such as endocrine disorders, mental exhaustion, or insomnia.

2. Allergic poisoning

It is rich in nutrients and good for health. However, some of these substances may cause allergies or mild poisoning in people with special physical conditions. Before use, you should conduct tests or seek medical advice.

3. The mother gets angry

This precious medicinal material can nourish the body when consumed by normal people, but pregnant women, children and women during menstruation should follow the doctor's instructions when taking it. If the doctor does not ask you to take the relevant medicinal materials, you must not take them to prevent accidents.