Well, I was just breezing through the May/June 2010 copy of AARP magazine and saw this: Got a case of the blues? Before popping an anti-depressant, try eating more of this pungent herb. A 2007 University of Tehran study discovered that a twice-daily dose of saffron works as well as Prozac in treating mild to moderate depression. Healthy way to dish it up: Add 1/2 teaspoon saffron to water while cooking 2 cups rice. That's verbatim from the mag. Bob