Kashmiri Saffron vs Rose Petal

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Kashmiri Saffron

Crocus sativus var. cashmirianus

Nervine

Rosa damascena

Nervine

Kashmiri Saffron

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Rose Petal

✅ Generally safe in pregnancy

✅ Generally safe while nursing

Description

Highest quality saffron from Pampore Kashmir used in Unani medicine for mood, cognition, and anti-inflammatory conditions.

Fragrant rose petals used in Persian, Ayurvedic, and TCM medicine for emotional, digestive, and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

crocin, crocetin, safranal, kaempferol

rose oxide, geraniol, citronellol, nerol, phenylethanol

Traditional Uses

mood elevation in Unani medicine, cognitive enhancement, anti-inflammatory treatment

Emotional support and heart opening, Digestive cooling tonic, Skin toning in Persian medicine, Sacred flower across cultures

Modern Uses

antidepressant, neuroprotective, antioxidant

Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial

Adult Dosage

15-30mg stigmas as tea or 30mg extract daily

3-6g dried petals; 1-2 drops rose otto diluted

Contraindications

pregnancy - high doses uterotonic, bipolar disorder

Allergy to rose pollen, Pregnancy in large medicinal doses

Side Effects

mania trigger in bipolar patients

Allergic reactions in pollen-sensitive

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E