ORGANIC INDIA Saffron is known for influencing mood, heart and respiratory health. Ayurveda also suggests Saffron for sleep disorders, depression, Alzheimer’s disease, hardening of the arteries, intestinal gas, heartburn, pain, fright, dry skin, and to induce sweating. Saffron is known as an aphrodisiac, which can also be used by women for menstrual pains and by men to prevent premature ejaculation and infertility.