Every year, the scientists at the Herbal Medicinal Products Platform Austria (HMPPA) choose the medicinal plant of the year. This year she chose saffron.
Vienna (OTS) – And for good reason: various independent studies prove its antidepressant effects. New preparations take advantage of its promising effects. They support the woman before her period and during the menopause.
“Red Gold” – Saffron doesn’t just have this name as a spice, it could also be called that in the world of psychotropic drugs. Because saffron is considered a naturally effective antidepressant. Various studies and meta-analyses have proven the antidepressant effect of saffron for mild to moderate depression symptoms. (1-2) The medicinal plant is significantly superior to placebo and is on a par with well-known synthetic antidepressants. Saffron has a long tradition as a medicinal plant for menstrual problems and mood disorders. Even in ancient times it was used as a medicinal plant to relieve pain. Today we know that crocine and the aromatic safranal are primarily responsible for its effects. Saffron not only has a mood-enhancing and calming effect, but also has a relaxing, anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effect. It also improves brain performance, strengthens concentration and is well tolerated.
Saffron is an ideal companion for PMS and menopause
No wonder that saffron is used as a promising option in the natural treatment of depressive moods and as an ideal companion for PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or during menopause. Together with monk’s pepper, vitamins B6 and C, as well as chromium, iron and magnesium, saffron in the new product Safralind® PRE DAYS contributes to well-being before menstruation and to emotional balance before the period.(3) The standardized extract (Affron®) is added on top of it Also used for menstrual problems. In the preparation Safralind® MENO it ensures relaxation and helps to maintain a good mood. Together with the proven medicinal plant sage, as well as vitamins B6, D3 and special minerals, saffron makes a completely hormone-free, valuable contribution to mental and physical balance during the menopause.(4)
Further information: www.safralind.at
Sources:
(1) A. Akhondzadeh Basti et al. Prog Neuropsychopharmacol Biol Psychiatry 2007; 31 (2): 439 – 42
(2) L. Dai et al. J Nerv Mind Dis. 2020; 208 (4): 269 – 76
(3) M. Agha-Hosseini et al. „Crocus sativus L. (saffron) in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: BJOG. 2008; 115 (4): 515 – 9
(4) AL Lopresti, SJ Smith „The Effects of a Saffron Extract (affron®) on Menopausal Symptoms in Women during Perimenopause: A Randomised, Double- Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study“ J Menopausal Med. 2021; 27 (2): 66 – 78
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