herb · for high blood pressure
Saffron
Saffron is the dried stigma of the crocus flower, and the spice most people know from cooking. As a supplement it is sold standardised for safranal or crocin, usually around 30 mg a day.
How strong is the research?
Not verified evidence
Studied in a narrower group
1 paper read.
Tested as: Mixed across 8 trials — saffron powder and extracts; no single standardisation
Who was studied: Adults across 8 trials. Most had a metabolic condition rather than diagnosed high blood pressure.
We found 1 study on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.