Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and major depressive disorder: a meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Hausenblas HA, Saha D, Dubyak PJ, Anton SD

Published in Journal of Integrative Medicine

Key Findings

Saffron supplementation significantly reduced depression symptom scores versus placebo and performed comparably to standard antidepressants.

Saffron shows a large apparent antidepressant effect in early trials.

All included trials conducted in Iran by overlapping research groups.

Herb

Saffron supplementation significantly reduced depression symptom scores versus placebo and performed comparably to standard antidepressants.

Saffron significantly reduced depression symptom scores versus placebo.

Year:2013

Quality Score:6/10

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