The difference between saffron and rhodiola rosea lies in the medicinal source, efficacy and contraindications.
1. Source: Saffron, also known as saffron, is the dried stigma of saffron in the family of Iris, while Rhodiola rosea is the dried roots and rhizomes of Rhodiola rosea in the family of Sedum.
2. Efficacy: The efficacy of saffron includes activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, cooling blood circulation and detoxification, relieving depression and tranquilizing the mind, which can be used in the treatment of menstrual obstruction, postpartum stagnation, warm poisonous spots (warm and hot poisonous evils invade the human body and lead to the appearance of spots and plaques on the skin), melancholic congestion, as well as the treatment of palpitation and frantic illnesses.
Rhodiola rosea’s effects include benefiting qi and activating blood circulation, promoting circulation and calming asthma, which can be used for the treatment or improvement of qi deficiency and blood stasis, chest paralysis (chest tightness and pain), cardiac pain, hemiplegia, and lethargy and shortness of breath.
3. Contraindications: saffron has the function of activating blood, so pregnant women should be used with caution, excessive menstruation or bleeding disorders, and the contraindications of rhodiola rosea are not yet clear.
The adverse reactions of the two are not yet clear, it should be noted that the selection and use of Chinese herbs should be under the guidance of the doctor’s diagnosis, do not blindly select and use Chinese herbs on your own to avoid mistakes.