Very interesting research, and it kind of both confirms and contradicts my family lore? I was always told it was a stimulant and that you should under no circumstance consume it before bed, but no morning can start without saffron in tea. There is also an urban legend about smoking saffron to get high 🤣
Oh I have definitely seen aunties stoned on saffron. I don’t even think it has to be smoked - with enough of it dissolved in your tea it practically constitutes a sedative.
Very interesting research, and it kind of both confirms and contradicts my family lore? I was always told it was a stimulant and that you should under no circumstance consume it before bed, but no morning can start without saffron in tea. There is also an urban legend about smoking saffron to get high 🤣
Oh I have definitely seen aunties stoned on saffron. I don’t even think it has to be smoked - with enough of it dissolved in your tea it practically constitutes a sedative.
i love this - thanks for unpacking the research behind what families in this culture have long known and benefited from!
My pleasure! And glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏻