Does Saffron Make You Sleepy?

When taken by mouth: Saffron is LIKELY SAFE in food amounts. Saffron is POSSIBLY SAFE when taken as a medicine for up to 26 weeks. Some possible side effects include dry mouth, anxiety, agitation, drowsiness, low mood, sweating, nausea or vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, change in appetite, flushing, and headache.

How much saffron should I take for sleep?

Dr Lopresti said the results from the Murdoch University study indicate a standardised saffron extract (affron®) at a dose of 14mg, twice daily for 28 days improved sleep quality in adults with self-reported poor sleep, with most of these changes occurring in the first 7-days of treatment.

Is saffron a sedative?

Saffron has traditionally been used for its sedative, emmenagogue, stimulant (appetite), aphrodisiac, diaphoretic, and antidepressant properties, and for a wide variety of conditions, including cramps, asthma, menstrual disorders, liver disease, and pain.