Active compound
Crocin
carotenoid glycoside
A carotenoid pigment from saffron studied for mood, alongside the aroma compound safranal.
Mechanism
Thought to modulate serotonin (reuptake inhibition) with additional antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
serotonin reuptake oxidative stress
Found in
Remedies that contain Crocin.
- Saffron herb B Moderate