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Saffron

Botanicals / Herbs

Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Crocus sativus

Oral Uses

  • Depression RatingRatingRating

    Saffron alleviates depression. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Colon cancer RatingRating

    Saffron fights cancer. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • General cancer prevention RatingRating

    Saffron reduces cancer risk. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • High cholesterol RatingRating

    Saffron reduces cholesterol. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Improving mental function RatingRating

    Saffron improves mental function; improves memory. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • PMS RatingRating

    Saffron alleviates symptoms. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Rectal cancer RatingRating

    Saffron fights cancer. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antidepressant RatingRatingRating

    Saffron is an antidepressant; alleviates depression. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Appetite suppressant RatingRatingRating

    Saffron is an appetite suppressant; reduces appetite. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Cathartic RatingRatingRating

    Saffron is a cathartic; promotes defecation. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Aphrodisiac RatingRating

    Saffron is an aphrodisiac; increases libido. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Carminative RatingRating

    Saffron is a carminative; helps eliminate gas. Take 20-30 mg of saffron daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.

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