Andrew Lessman Saffron-20 Andrew Lessman's Saffron-20 offers a highly standardized extract of Saffron from the deep red stigmas of the Crocus sativus flower. Saffron has long been prized for its unique aroma, taste, color and extensive traditional health benefits. Traditional medical use of Saffron goes back more than 3,000 years, spanning many cultures and civilizations. Due to its scarcity and labor-intensive harvesting techniques, Saffron is known for being by far the world's most expensive spice. Approximately 225,000 stigmas (tiny organs from the Saffron flower) are required to make just a single pound of Saffron. Given its extremely high price, it's not surprising that Saffron is perhaps the most adulterated and frequently counterfeited spice. Accordingly, we take extraordinary measures to ensure the absolute identity and purity of our Saffron, which is standardized to deliver precise levels of both Crocin and Safranal, along with numerous other naturally occurring synergists and cofactors. Traditional medicine has long used Saffron to promote positive mood and emotional balance. It has also been used for centuries to promote a calm, relaxed state and to enhance sleep quality. Numerous modern clinical studies have validated Saffron's traditional benefits on mood, emotional balance, relaxation and sleep. These benefits are now attributed to Saffron's gentle balancing effects on neurotransmitters, including serotonin, dopamine, glutamate and gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA). Our precisely targeted Saffron extract is formulated to ensure that you enjoy the greatest benefits from one of Mother Nature's most remarkable healing plants. What You Get 30-count Andrew Lessman Saffron-20 easy-to-swallow capsules