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 …

Since ancient times, saffron, the dried stigma of the plant Crocus sativus L. has been
extensively used as a spice and food colorant; in folk medicine it has been reputed to be …

The scientific world and modern society today is experiencing the dawning of an era of
herbal medicine. Extensive research has shown that aromatic plants are important anti …

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 …

Crocus sativus is an herbaceous plant that belongs to family Iridaceae. It is commonly
known as saffron and has been used for medicinal purposes since many centuries in India …

Chronic stress and high levels of glucocorticoids produce functional and structural changes
in brain and especially in the hippocampus, an important limbic system structure that plays a …

In this review, we introduce the traditional uses of saffron and its pharmacological activities
as described by either Avicenna in Book II, Canon of Medicine (al‐Qanun fi al‐tib) or from …

Although it is well established that chronic stress impairs spatial learning and memory, few
studies have investigated possible ways to prevent its deleterious effects. Here, we …

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 …

Commonly known as saffron, Crocus sativus L and its active components have shown
several useful pharmacological effects such as anticonvulsant, antidepressant, anti …