Life Hacks: Saffron It is an excellent nootropic agent; studies have shown that it is as effective as medications for ADHD in improving concentration. It can improve: - Stomach ulcers - High blood pressure - Low libido - Coronary heart disease - Depression - Brain fog - Premenstrual syndrome - Seizures - Alzheimer's disease - Withdrawal symptoms Its main components are crocin, crocin, and crocinaldehyde, which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, anti-genotoxic, and cytotoxic activities.