[HTML][HTML] Anti-depressant properties of crocin molecules in saffron

SA Siddiqui, A Ali Redha, ER Snoeck, S Singh… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Saffron is a valued herb, obtained from the stigmas of the C. sativus Linn (Iridaceae), with
therapeutic effects. It has been described in pharmacopoeias to be variously acting …

Effect of saffron supplementation on symptoms of depression and anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysis

W Marx, M Lane, T Rocks, A Ruusunen… - Nutrition …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
Abstract Context Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has gained interest as a potential treatment in
psychiatry. Objective This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to investigate the …

Saffron and its active ingredients against human disorders: A literature review on existing clinical evidence

SF Omidkhoda… - Iranian Journal of Basic …, 2022 - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Saffron, the stigmas of Crocus sativus L., has been mentioned extensively in the traditional
reference texts as a herbal medicine. Many clinical trials have been conducted on this …

Current Knowledge of the Antidepressant Activity of Chemical Compounds from Crocus sativus L.

R Matraszek-Gawron, M Chwil, K Terlecki… - Pharmaceuticals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Psychotropic effect of Crocus sativus L.(family Iridaceae) biologically active chemical
compounds are quite well documented and they can therefore be used in addition to the …

The efficacy of saffron in the treatment of mild to moderate depression: a meta-analysis

B Toth, P Hegyi, T Lantos, Z Szakacs, B Keremi… - Planta …, 2019 - thieme-connect.com
Herbal products, especially Hypericum perforatum extracts, have been widely used as first-
line treatments for mild to moderate depression. Recently, several randomized, controlled …

Effects of crocin and saffron aqueous extract on gene expression of SIRT1, AMPK, LOX1, NF‐κB, and MCP‐1 in patients with coronary artery disease: A …

N Abedimanesh, B Motlagh… - Phytotherapy …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This trial evaluated the potential impacts of saffron aqueous extract (SAE) and its main
carotenoid on some of the atherosclerosis‐related gene expression and serum levels of …

[HTML][HTML] Turmeric: potential health benefits

K Singletary - Nutrition Today, 2020 - journals.lww.com
For centuries, Curcuma longa (turmeric) was used as a spice in Asian cuisine and as a
medicinal herb for treatment of inflammation, pain, wound healing, and digestive disorders …

Safety and efficacy of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) for treating mild to moderate depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis

L Dai, L Chen, W Wang - The Journal of nervous and mental …, 2020 - journals.lww.com
Background Herbal remedies are becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of
depression. Recently, accumulating evidences reveal a positive effect of saffron (Crocus …

New horizons for the study of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its active ingredients in the management of neurological and psychiatric disorders: A systematic review of …

S Han, Y Cao, X Wu, J Xu, Z Nie… - Phytotherapy Research, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Saffron (Crocus sativus), as an herbal medicine, has been extensively investigated for
treating neurological and psychiatric disorders. This systematic review aimed to assess the …