Saffron

Saffron enhances mood with bioactive compounds, safranal and crocin, which inhibit the re-uptake of serotonin and dopamine, meaning more of these feel-good chemicals in your brain.

Benefits

Low mood
Overall PMS

It takes about 75,000 flowers to produce just one pound of saffron, making it the world’s most expensive spice by weight.

References

Beiranvand S, Beiranvand N, Moghadam Z, Birjandi M, Azhari S, Rezaei E, et al. The effect of crocus sativus (saffron) on the severity of premenstrual syndrome. Eur J Integr Med. 2016;8(1):55-61 RCT (placebo)
Agha-Hosseini M, Kashani L, Aleyaseen A, et al. Crocus sativus L. (saffron) in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome: a double-blind, randomised and placebo-controlled trial. BJOG. 2008;115(4):515-519 RCT (placebo)
Rajabi F, Rahimi M, Sharbafchizadeh MR, Tarrahi MJ. Saffron for the Management of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Adv Biomed Res. 2020;9:60 RCT (placebo)