Kaempferol is a phytochemical that belongs to the large polyphenol class of chemicals. Within this group, kaempferol belongs to the flavonoid subclass, and is further separated into the flavonol group. The molecule kaempferol contains free hydroxyl groups, and these chemical groups make the molecule able to scavenge free radicals. When consumed by humans and animals, kaempferol is able to reduce oxidative stress and in this way can prevent disease. Crocus sativus (saffron) is a rich source of kaempferol, and this may explain some of the antioxidant activity of saffron. Saffron has been shown to be useful in the treatment of mood disorders, and because kaempferol has also shown this property, it may be the kaempferol within saffron that confers this attribute. Consuming saffron has been shown to be superior to consuming many other herbs when considering mental health, and excellent results have been evidenced in the literature for those who consume the herb therapeutically.
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