Saffron for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): User Reports…

Why Saffron for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

The connection

Depression that follows a seasonal pattern, typically worsening in winter months with reduced sunlight.

Also known as: Crocus sativus

Evidence analytics

Saffron × Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): at a glance

Every published result for this pair, extracted and audited.

6

Indexed publications

2018-2025

Publication years

6

Unique studies

Research volume over time for Saffron × seasonal affective disorder (sad). Structured outcome extraction (direction, effect size) for this pair is in progress - the full analytics will appear here once audited.

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Peer-reviewed research

Saffron × Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): the evidence base

Hand-selected PubMed studies, linked to the originals.

6studies referenced

5journals

2018–2025publication range

Ordered by strength of evidence, then result direction.

01Effect of Saffron Versus Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in Treatment of Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsShafiee A, et al. · Nutrition reviews · 2025PMID 38913392 ↗02Comparative efficacy and tolerability of nutraceuticals for depressive disorder: A systematic review and network meta-analysisCheng YC, et al. · Psychological medicine · 2025PMID 40314175 ↗03New horizons for the study of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its active ingredients in the management of neurological and psychiatric disorders: A systematic review of clinical evidence and mechanismsHan S, et al. · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2024PMID 38424688 ↗04

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