Abstract

EXPLORING THE THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF SAFFRON EXTRACT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF STRESS

Manoj Kumar*, Anant Nag Gautam, Atul Kumar

Abstract

Saffron, derived from Crocus sativus, is gaining research attention for potential therapeutic applications. Anxiety, stress, and low mood are closely related and may contribute to depressive symptoms. Among non-pharmacological solutions to improve subclinical mood symptoms and resilience to stress, natural products such as saffron—identified as promising following preliminary beneficial effects in major depressive disorder—represent a relevant strategy. saffron extract appears to improve subclinical depressive symptoms in healthy individuals and may contribute to increased resilience against the development of stress-related psychiatric disorders. Stress-related symptoms are a global concern, impacting millions of individuals, yet effective and safe treatments remain scarce. Although multiple studies have highlighted the stress- alleviating properties of saffron extract, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

Keywords: Anxiety, stress, and low mood are closely related and may contribute to depressive symptoms.