Saffron's Benefits and Contraindications
Disease description:
My menstrual cycle has been irregular over the past two months, with some symptoms of menstrual disorder. I heard that taking saffron may be effective. I would like to ask the doctor about the benefits and contraindications of saffron.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
Saffron has various therapeutic effects, as follows:
1. **Promotes blood circulation and resolves blood stasis**: Helps treat symptoms such as pain and swelling due to blood stasis and traumatic injuries, and improves circulation.
2. **Relieves depression and calms the mind**: Alleviates emotional distress and mood instability, aiding in improving mental well-being.
3. **Protects the heart**: Enhances the myocardial cells' tolerance to hypoxia, offering protective benefits to the heart.
4. **Lowers cholesterol**: Promotes fat metabolism, helping to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
**Contraindications** mainly include: contraindicated for pregnant women; used with caution during menstruation; contraindicated for patients with bleeding disorders, children, and individuals with known allergies.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical consultation at a hospital, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a physician's guidance.
