Saffron Extract Resin

Saffron Extract Resin A rare, pure saffron resin that tests at a verified 17-20% active alkaloids, over 50 times the potency of the typical 0.3% extracts that make up most of the market. It is caffeine-free and preserves the full spectrum of the stigma's compounds in a dense, bioavailable form rather than a diluted powder, and it dissolves in warm tea, mixes into drinks or can be taken directly. Offered in .25g, .5g and 1g.

At a glance

• Pure saffron resin verified at 17-20% active alkaloids
• Over 50 times the potency of typical 0.3% extracts
• Caffeine-free, rich in crocin and safranal
• Dissolves in warm tea, mixes into drinks or taken directly
• A rice-grain portion, then wait two hours; weigh it if you can
• Offered in .25g, .5g and 1g

The herb. Saffron is the hand-picked stigma of Crocus sativus, a sterile crocus of the Iridaceae family cultivated from corms across Persia, Kashmir and the Mediterranean since antiquity, with only three threads per flower. It has been prized for millennia as a dye, a spice and a warming botanical.

Active content. Verified at 17-20% active alkaloids, with naturally high levels of crocin and safranal, the constituents saffron is prized for. Crocin is the golden carotenoid that gives the resin its deep color, and safranal is the aromatic volatile that carries the scent. At this concentration a rice-grain portion carries what a spoon of the 0.3% powder would, which is why users describe the resin as warmer and fuller in character.

Dosage, first time. Wait a full two hours before considering more. Weigh it if you can; small differences matter at 17-20%.

Regular use. People who know their response keep the same tiny portion as part of a daily ritual and never scale up by eye. A .25g jar is many servings at this potency.

What to expect. Users describe a warm, calm, gently lifted evenness that suits a morning tea or an afternoon reset, with no stimulant edge. It is not a culinary product. For a milder, measured form, see our Saffron Extract Powder.

Side effects. Saffron in larger amounts is documented to cause nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth and appetite changes, and very large amounts are not safe. At 17-20% those amounts arrive quickly, so reduce the portion at the first sign and stop if discomfort continues.

Interactions and cautions.

• Consult a professional before use if you take any medication, especially blood-thinning medications or antidepressant medications
• Not for use if pregnant or nursing
• Adults only

Ingredients and storage. Saffron extract resin (Crocus sativus), 17-20% active alkaloids, nothing added. Store sealed in a cool, dark place; the resin softens with warmth, so a few seconds in the hand makes it easy to portion.

Common questions

• How much stronger is Saffron Extract Resin than saffron powder? At 17-20% active alkaloids it is over 50 times the potency of a standard 0.3% extract.
• How much saffron resin should I take the first time? A rice-grain portion or smaller, then wait two hours.
• Does saffron resin contain caffeine? No, it is caffeine-free.

Disclaimer. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Saffron is a traditional botanical, and traditional use does not establish that it will produce any particular result. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you take any medication or have a medical condition. Use at your own risk and keep out of reach of children. Formulated by Healing Herbals, run by a practicing herbalist of 13+ years.