Aged Saffron (Crocus Sativus) Tincture

This product currently comes in an amber dropper bottle with handwritten label.

This Saffron Tincture works a bit differently, due to the oxidation of certain chemical components. When most people think of Saffron Tincture, they picture the bright red or orange liquid that is commonly used for people with ADHD and depression. The antioxidant that is responsible for this bright color, and that is leading these effects is called crocin, and it tends to break down very quickly once extracted. Crocin is neuroprotective, modulates neurotransmitters (serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine), and feels very bright, solar, activating, and immediate.

As Saffron Tincture ages, the crocin transforms into something called crocetin. It is lighter in color and has slightly different effects. Crocetin is more stable, and better absorbed into tissues and across the blood-brain barrier. It is still anti-inflammatory, anti-amyloid, and neuroprotective. And it also supports mitochondrial health and deeper cellular repair. It penetrates the tissues better than crocin, but works more slowly and subtly. This medicine is more integrative and stabilizing.

Aged Saffron Tincture Benefits...

Improving oxygenation of the body at a cellular level by enhancing oxygen diffusion through blood plasma. Helping oxygen to move more efficiently into tissues, including the brain.

Deep support of the neural tissue… Unlike crocin, crocetin crosses the blood-brain barrier easily and accesses the “inner chambers” of the brain for stable, long-term support.

Reduces inflammation in the brain… This can help to prevent conditions like dementia and oxidative damage inside the neurons, helping to slow degeneration and preserve brain function.

Supports mitochondrial function! This is a big deal - mitochondria exists in every cell in your body, and produces ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) which is responsible for “cellular energy”. ATP powers almost everything your body does, including 

• brain signaling
• memory formation
• detoxification
• muscle movement
• hormone synthesis
• nervous system regulation
• cellular repair
• immune function

Large amounts of ATP are also needed for higher-level cognitive processes such as emotional regulation, resilience to stress, and the ability to focus and perceive clearly.

What You Might Notice...

Overall, Aged Saffron Tincture can reduce cellular fatigue, helping the body to produce energy more gracefully and sustainably. 

• clearer thoughts & improved recall
  
• reduced brain fog
• smoother cognitive processing
• better sustained attention
• steadier energy
• less “burnout fatigue”
• improved resilience & feeling less depleted by stress
• calmer but more awake & emotionally steady
• more presence in the body

Mitochondrial Function & the Expansion of Consciousness

Mitochondria is deeply tied to the body’s life force energy and ability to sustain higher levels of consciousness and awareness — this is the body’s ability to “hold light". It makes sense that when our cells and nervous system are depleted, it becomes more difficult (if not entirely impossible) to access higher levels of awareness and brain function. Many spiritual practitioners believe that higher ATP availability may correlate with increased vitality, heightened awareness, stronger energetic boundaries, expanded perception and spiritual development.

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Dosing:

5-20 drops (or 0.5ml), as needed.

*Personal Note: I have noticed that the daily use of Saffron is often too much for most people, and that the high doses (30 mg/day) used in most Western studies is considered to be extremely high from an Ayurvedic and naturopathic perspective (1 mg/day). I encourage everyone working with this medicine to experiment with what dose works for you -- taking 0.5ml for a day or two, or once a week will be helpful. On other days, just a few drops of this medicine may suffice. If your system is feeling overwhelmed, please take a break -- too much sunshine may throw the body out of balance. 

Saffron is not recommended for those who are pregnant, or may become pregnant. Saffron has historically been used to induce menstruation and miscarriage. Over-use of Saffron may affect your menstrual cycle.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition.

Ingredients:

Organic rum, Crocus Sativus (Saffron) threads.