Saffron, also known as crocus sativus, is the dried stigma of saffron, a plant in the iris family. Saffron can invigorate blood circulation, remove blood stasis, relieve depression and calm the mind. If there are relevant indications when preparing for pregnancy, you can drink saffron under the guidance of a physician. If there is no discomfort, it is not recommended to drink saffron.
Saffron is sweet and flat in nature and belongs to the heart and liver meridians. It has the function of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, cooling the blood and detoxifying the toxin, relieving depression and tranquilizing the mind. It is suitable for the treatment of menstrual obstruction in the abdomen, postpartum stasis and obstruction of blood circulation, warm-heat toxicity (warm-heat toxicity invasion of the body leading to skin spots and plaques), depression and congestion, palpitation and frenzy, etc. It is not recommended for pregnant women. Pregnant women should take it with caution.
Crocus sativus belongs to the group of blood-activating drugs, with powerful effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, which may lead to preeclampsia if taken during pregnancy. Saffron is also not recommended to drink during preparation for pregnancy without relevant indications.
As a traditional Chinese medicine, crocus sativus should be regulated under the guidance of a physician and should not be used on its own.