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Saffron vs St John's Wort (mild MH not cooking!)

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GreenFootstool · 26/06/2026 09:11

Looks like I need to stop taking St John's Wort after around 7 years of fantastic results of keeping me stable and happy because it may be affecting other medication for migraine.

Flipping around online, saffron sativa has been mooted as an alternative but I can't find many people talking about their experience of it.... other than a Reddit noottropic page where it's unclear if they really mean saffron or a cannabis derivative!

I'll be sad to come off SJW after years of bouncing between sertraline and citalopram because it has been far far more effective for me than prescription meds and with fewer side effects so I'm a little worried about whether I'll struggle.

Any experiences out there of coming off SJW and / or taking saffron at all?

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MindThePause · 26/06/2026 13:19

Try searching saffron and ADHD. There has suddenly been a major untick in saffron promotion in that context, so it might be a gateway to more information about the type, the use and the potential benefits.

I had to give up SJW after a week due headaches so I’m afraid I can’t help with weaning off it. But really hope you find something that works just as well for you.

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