• Iridaceae

Components

• Safranol
• Crocin
• Vitamin B

Parts used

• Stigmas (the saffron flower has three stigmas)

Properties

• Antioxidant
  Anti-cancer
  Against premature ageing
  Aphrodisiac

Indications

• Liver cancer
• Abdominal pain
• Low libido

Side effects

• Very high doses of saffron can cause toxicity (skin bleeding, uraemia, ...) and is an abortifacient (high dose).

Contraindications

• As a precaution, pregnant women should avoid using saffron, as high doses can cause abortion.

Interactions

• Not documented