Saffron extract, particularly the standardized Affron form, has emerged as one of the better-evidenced botanical antidepressants. Effects are comparable to SSRIs in mild-to-moderate depression.
Saffron extract was significantly more effective than placebo and as effective as fluoxetine or citalopram in mild-to-moderate depression.
Saffron significantly reduced PMS symptom severity and depression compared with placebo in 76% vs 8% of participants.
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