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 brain is a metabolically active organ exhibiting high oxygen consumption and robust
production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). The large amounts of ROS are kept in check …

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 …

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 …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L., family Iridaceae) is used traditionally for medicinal purpose in
Chinese, Ayurvedic, Persian and Unani medicines. The bioactive constituents such as …

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 …

Crocus sativus L. belonging to the family Iridaceae (syn-kesar) comprises the dried red
stigma and is widely cultivated in Iran and other countries such as India and Greece. Saffron …

The use of plant or plant‐based products to stimulate sexual desire and to enhance
performance and enjoyment is almost as old as the human race itself. The present paper …

Objectives Recently, a great deal of interest has been developed to isolate and investigate
novel bioactive components from natural resources with health beneficial effects. Saffron is …