Patient's question:
Hello! Can I drink saffron during my period?Doctor's answer:
It can be used in moderation, as it has the effect of invigorating blood and removing blood stasis.Saffron, also known as safflower or crocus, is a perennial flowering plant in the genus Crocus of the Iridaceae family, and it is also a common spice.
It is a valuable traditional Chinese medicine with strong physiological activity. Its stigmas are used as medicine in Asia and Europe, exhibiting sedative, expectorant, and antispasmodic effects. It is used to treat conditions such as stomach disease, menstrual disorders, measles, fever, jaundice, and hepatosplenomegaly.