herb · for hot flashes
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
86 women approaching menopause took saffron for 12 weeks. Anxiety and low mood improved. Hot flushes and the other physical symptoms did not.
Studies disagree
2 papers read, 1 supporting, 1 against.
Tested as: Affron, a standard saffron extract. 14 mg twice a day.
Who was studied: 86 women approaching menopause with menopause complaints. 82 were analysed.
We found 2 studies on this. We have not finished reading them yet, so we are not ready to say either way.
How much to take
28 mg