Safranal

Category: terpenoid

Pharmacological Mechanism

Volatile monoterpene aldehyde; primary aroma compound of saffron. Anxiolytic in animal models (GABA-A modulation suspected). Lower bioavailability than crocin/crocetin; rapidly metabolized.

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 1mg (Range: 0.1 - 5 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• nervous