Saffron Has Hormonal Health Benefits

Premenstrual syndrome or PMS is caused by various hormones wreaking havoc at the same time. Saffron can influence the endocrine system to a certain extent and stimulate the release of certain hormones (or neurochemicals to be more precise) beneficial in managing PMS such as serotonin. Serotonin is known as the happy hormone and help to reduce the severity of a woman’s mood swings. Saffron also has an estrogen like effect, which helps prioritize blood flow towards the pelvic area during pregnancy, and is useful in helping girls with delayed puberty mature.