Benefits of Saffron (Crocus sativus) in the Management of Menstrual Disorders: A Review

Abstract

Menstrual disorders are common problems which can occur in various symptoms, such as abnormal period, heavy bleeding, menstrual pain, and psychological problem. It causes interference with women's daily activity. Many studies used saffron as a treatment for menstrual disorders. Saffron has a beneficial effect on the management of menstrual disorders. The benefit can be obtained through oral consumption or inhaling its aroma. This is a literature review about the benefits of saffron and the possible mechanism in the management of menstrual disorders. Result of this study confirmed that saffron can help relieve various symptoms of menstrual disorders, especially premenstrual syndrome. Saffron was beneficial to reduce stress or depression symptoms, it was also reducing pain more effectively than pain relievers and helped increase estrogen.