Saffron is POSSIBLY SAFE for most people when taken by mouth as a medicine for up to 6 weeks. Some possible side effects include dry mouth, anxiety, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, change in appetite, and headache. Allergic reactions can occur in some people. Taking large amounts of saffron by mouth is POSSIBLY UNSAFE.
Daily Use:
saffron is considered safe for most people when consumed in the small amounts typically used in cooking, use of saffron or saffron supplements may trigger several side effects (including dry mouth, dizziness, nausea, drowsiness, headache, uterine bleeding, low blood pressure, and reductions in red and white