Crocus species are mainly distributed in North Africa, Southern and Central Europe, and
Western Asia, used in gardens and parks as ornamental plants, while Crocus sativus …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a medicinal plant, originally cultivated in the East and Middle
East, and later in some Mediterranean countries. Saffron is obtained from the stigmas of the …

Saffron or Crocus sativus L.(C. sativus) has been widely used as a medicinal plant to
promote human health, especially in Asia. The main components of saffron are crocin …

The spice saffron is made from the dried stigmas of the plant Crocus sativus L. The main use
of saffron is in cooking, due to its ability to impart colour, flavour and aroma to foods and …

Background Saffron is an enriched pool of bioactives including crocins, crocetin, safranal,
picrocrocins, essential oils, minerals and trace amounts of B1 and B2 vitamins. Obtaining …

Background Depression and anxiety are two common mental health problems with high
economic and social costs. Currently, a number of treatments are available for patients with …

The present review is designed to measure the effects of saffron extract in functional foods
and its pharmacological properties against various disorders. Saffron is a traditional …

The present article is the first comprehensive review on the chemical composition and
pharmacological activities of the raw materials of Crocus species. In the present review, data …

Background Crocus sativus L.(saffron) belongs to Iridaceae family which is commonly
cultivated in Asia, Europe and America. The commercial product and use of saffron comes …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia, in which the death of brain
cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline. Several factors are thought to play roles in …