Saffron side effects and contraindications

Saffron is a traditional Chinese medicinal material that has a strong tonic effect on the human body. As its name suggests, saffron mainly grows in the high altitude areas of Tibet. Especially for women, drinking more water soaked with saffron can also have a strong effect on replenishing soda. However, there are certain contraindications when taking saffron. So what side effects and contraindications will saffron have on the human body?

1. Side Effects of Saffron

Saffron is mainly used for nourishment and medicine in China, but abroad it is mainly used for food. For example, in Iran, the main producing country of saffron, and Spain, the main consumer of saffron, saffron is added as a food condiment to a variety of staple foods, dishes and snacks, becoming an indispensable food ingredient in daily life, adding color and flavor to various foods. The use of saffron abroad has a very long history. If there were side effects, they would have known about it and not used it long ago. Therefore, there is no need to worry about the side effects of saffron.

The long history of saffron use abroad has proved to us that saffron is suitable for long-term use and has no side effects.

2. Taboos of Saffron

The main contraindications for the use of saffron are that it should be used with caution by pregnant women, people during menstruation, and patients with bleeding disorders. The information says to use with caution, which means that saffron can be used in these situations under the guidance of a doctor, but please note that it must be used under the guidance of a doctor. Because there are prerequisites for careful use, it is usually recommended that pregnant women, menstruating women, and patients with bleeding disorders not use it.

Pregnant women are prohibited from using saffron because it can excite the uterus and promote uterine contractions. Pregnant women may have the risk of miscarriage if they use large doses of saffron, but it does not necessarily happen. Because of the risk, it is recommended to disable it. Many people misunderstand that saffron is an abortion drug, which is very wrong. Pregnant women who use large doses of any tonic, medicine, or even certain foods may cause miscarriage. The plot in the TV series about saffron causing miscarriage or even infertility is ridiculous. You can use saffron to nourish your body before getting married or before getting pregnant, and it will not cause infertility in the future. Some information shows that saffron can be used to treat certain infertility problems.

Saffron is prohibited during menstruation because it has a better blood-activating effect. Using saffron during menstruation may cause an overdose, so it is recommended not to use it.

Saffron is contraindicated in patients with hemorrhagic diseases because it has a better blood-activating effect and may increase the risk of bleeding, so it is recommended not to use it.