Saffron has the effect of activating blood circulation, removing blood stasis, detoxifying and cooling blood, and relieving depression and tranquilizing the mind; it is used to treat diseases caused by internal obstruction of blood stasis and heat and toxicity.
Saffron is the stigma of saffron in Iris family. It is flat in nature, sweet in taste, and belongs to the heart and liver meridians. It is mainly used for the treatment of amenorrhea, accumulation of obstruction in the abdomen, postpartum obstruction of blood stasis, spots caused by warm-heat toxin invading the human body and resulting in blotches and patches on the skin, worry and anxiety, chest and epigastric congestion, palpitation and frenzy, and bruises and injuries.
Adverse effects of saffron have not been documented, because of its strong effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, and at the same time, it can open the menstruation, so pregnant women should be cautious to use.
If you need to use saffron, it is recommended to consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner for evidence-based guidance, follow the doctor’s instructions, and not blindly buy drugs to avoid adverse reactions.