Saffron Chemist Warehouse: Range, Doses and Prices (2026)

Last updated: October 17, 2026 · By Eternal Elixir Editorial

Searching for saffron at Chemist Warehouse usually means you want a mood or sleep supplement you can pick up this week. We read the label of every saffron chemist warehouse listing that ranks on page one in Australia, checked the price on the day, and worked out how much saffron each product gives you per day and what that day costs. Eternal Elixir’s Saffron Extract 30mg sits in the first row of the table as our pick, and the rest are listed honestly so you can compare.

If you would rather see a ranked shortlist across all Australian stores, our guide to the best saffron supplements in Australia compares brands beyond one retailer. This page sticks to what is on the Chemist Warehouse website right now.

Saffron Chemist Warehouse Range: What Is on the Shelf

Chemist Warehouse stocks saffron in three formats: tablets, capsules and gummies. Some products contain saffron alone. Others pair it with a second ingredient aimed at the same goal, such as magnesium, L-theanine or ashwagandha. Here is what the product pages listed when we checked them, with the dose taken straight from each label.

• Carusos Saffron 60 Tablets: 13.5 mg of saffron stigma extract per tablet, one tablet twice a day with food, so 27 mg a day. $30.49, down from $39.95. The label we read names saffron stigma extract without naming a branded extract.
• Microgenics Saffron 60 Tablets: 15 mg of saffron stigma extract per tablet, one tablet twice daily, so 30 mg a day. $24.99, the lowest shelf price in the range.
• Nature’s Own Saffron+ 50 Tablets: 14 mg of affron® saffron extract per tablet plus 160 mg of magnesium (as heavy magnesium oxide) and 200 IU of vitamin D3, one tablet twice daily, so 28 mg of saffron a day. $26.99, down from $39.99. Fifty tablets last 25 days.
• Carusos Saffron + L-Theanine 30 Tablets: 28 mg of affron® saffron extract plus 200 mg of theanine in one daily tablet. $36.99, down from $45.00.
• Wanderlust Ashwagandha + Saffron 60 Capsules: 15 mg of affron® saffron extract and 75 mg of ashwagandha root extract per capsule, two capsules daily, so 30 mg of saffron a day. $29.44, down from $58.99.
• Teddi Lab by Unichi Saffron Gummy PRO 60s: 30 mg of saffron extract per two-gummy serve according to the product copy, passionfruit and lemon flavour. $37.99. This listing is sold by Unichi Wellness through the Chemist Warehouse marketplace, so delivery and returns follow that seller.

Every product above was listed as in stock online at the time of checking. Prices at Chemist Warehouse change often and stores can differ from the website, so read the figures as a snapshot from 17 October 2026. If gummies appeal to you, our comparison of saffron gummies and capsules explains why the format affects how much saffron you actually get.

Saffron Chemist Warehouse Products Compared by Dose and Cost

Pack price on its own is misleading, because some products ask for two tablets a day and some packs hold 30 doses while others hold 90. The table below uses each label’s own serving instructions to show the saffron you get per day and what one day costs. Eternal Elixir appears first as our pick.

Two things stand out. First, nearly every product lands within a few milligrams of 30 mg a day, so the real differences are price per day and what else is in the tablet. Second, the combination products give you a dose of a second ingredient you may or may not want. If you already take magnesium, a saffron tablet with 160 mg of magnesium oxide doubles up. If you only want saffron, a single-ingredient product keeps things simple.

Does the Daily Dose Match the Research?

Saffron research mostly uses standardised extracts at doses between 14 mg and 30 mg a day, often split into morning and evening. Three Australian-run trials are worth knowing before you buy.

The 28 mg versus 22 mg mood trial

In a four-week trial, 128 healthy adults who reported feeling low took 28 mg of affron® a day, 22 mg a day or a placebo. The 28 mg group showed a clear improvement on the main mood scale compared with placebo, and the 22 mg group did not (Kell et al., Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2017). The study relied on self-reported questionnaires, which the authors list as a weakness. It still gives a useful reference point: a daily dose around 28 mg is where the effect appeared.

By that yardstick, the Microgenics, Wanderlust, Nature’s Own, Carusos + L-Theanine and Unichi products all reach 28 to 30 mg a day when taken as directed. Carusos Saffron 60 Tablets provides 27 mg a day. Eternal Elixir’s capsule provides 30 mg of affron® in a single capsule, so a missed second tablet never halves your dose.

The sleep trials

A 28-day trial gave 63 healthy adults with self-reported sleep problems either 14 mg of affron® twice daily or a placebo. The saffron group reported greater improvements in sleep quality scores, and nobody reported side effects (Lopresti et al., Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 2020). A larger follow-up with 120 adults compared 14 mg and 28 mg taken an hour before bed. Both doses improved sleep quality ratings and mood on waking, raised evening melatonin and left evening cortisol unchanged (Lopresti et al., Sleep Medicine, 2021). Our article on saffron for sleep covers timing in more detail.

Mood and sleep tend to move together, which is why many Australians reach for saffron when work stress starts keeping them up. If that sounds familiar, the habits in our guide on how to lower cortisol naturally make a good first step, and our review of saffron for mood and stress sets out the full set of mood trials.

How to Read a Saffron Label Before You Buy

Saffron is expensive to grow, which makes it a target for cutting corners. A 2023 laboratory analysis of 17 saffron-based supplements found that the content did not match the label in 65% of cases, and some products contained plant material other than saffron that was not declared (Mena-García et al., Foods, 2023). Two of the authors worked for the company that makes affron®, which is worth keeping in mind. The practical lesson still holds: read the label closely.

1. Look for a named, standardised extract. A label that says affron® or states a standardisation, such as 3.5% Lepticrosalides®, tells you the extract matches what was used in trials. Our explainer on why affron standardisation matters walks through the terms.
2. Work out milligrams per day. A tablet with 13.5 mg taken twice daily gives 27 mg. A capsule with 30 mg taken once gives 30 mg. Compare the daily total.
3. Check the extra ingredients. Magnesium oxide, L-theanine and ashwagandha each change what you are taking. Make sure you want them.
4. Check who sells it. Marketplace listings on retailer websites ship from a third-party seller, so delivery times and returns can differ.
5. Divide price by days. Price divided by the number of days the pack lasts is the fairest comparison between a 25-day pack and a 90-day bottle.

Eternal Elixir lists its full formula on the product page: saffron extract standardised to 3.5% Lepticrosalides® (affron®) 30 mg, rice flour and a vegetable capsule. Every batch is third-party lab tested, and the certificate of analysis is available on request. If you also want help with a busy mind at night, Eternal Elixir’s Magnesium L-Threonate 2000mg ($59.99 for 90 capsules, three a day) pairs with saffron. Our page on magnesium threonate at Chemist Warehouse shows what that retailer carries for this form of magnesium.

Who Should Skip Saffron or Check First

Saffron extract at 14 to 30 mg a day was well tolerated in the trials above. The labels on the Chemist Warehouse range carry their own cautions: several are for adults only, Carusos Saffron 60 Tablets is for adults and children over 12, and several advise against use while expecting a baby or nursing. Talk to your GP or pharmacist before starting saffron if you take regular medicines for mood or sleep, have an ongoing health condition, or are buying for a teenager. Our guide to saffron supplement side effects covers what was reported in trials and how much is too much.

Weighing up imported brands too? Our comparison of imported saffron, magnesium and TMG options shows how overseas brands stack up against local stock.

Saffron Chemist Warehouse: Questions Australians Ask

Which saffron product at Chemist Warehouse gives the most saffron per dollar?

Of the products we checked on 17 October 2026, Microgenics Saffron 60 Tablets had the lowest cost per day at about $0.83 for 30 mg. Eternal Elixir’s Saffron Extract 30mg costs about $0.56 a day for 30 mg of affron, because one capsule is the full daily dose and a bottle holds 90.

What are the benefits of taking saffron?

In trials using standardised extracts at 28 to 30 mg a day, saffron supported a positive mood, a healthy stress response and better sleep quality ratings in healthy adults. Results came from short trials of four weeks or so. Our guide to saffron supplement benefits covers each outcome.

Who should not take saffron?

Check with your GP or pharmacist first if you are expecting a baby or nursing, take regular medicines for mood or sleep, or have an ongoing health condition. Most Chemist Warehouse saffron products are labelled for adults, and one is labelled for adults and children over 12.

Does Chemist Warehouse sell saffron gummies?

Yes. When we checked, the Teddi Lab by Unichi Saffron Gummy PRO 60s was listed at $37.99 through a marketplace seller, with 30 mg of saffron extract per two-gummy serve according to the product copy.

Is it better to take saffron in the morning or at night?

Either works if you take it at the same time each day. The sleep trials gave saffron an hour before bed, while most labels split the dose across the day. Eternal Elixir suggests one capsule daily with a meal, morning or evening.