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Adverse Events of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): Systematic Review of Current Evidence [PDF]

open access: yesHealth Science Reports
Background Crocus sativus L., commonly known as saffron, is a widely used spice with a rich history of culinary and medicinal applications. This systematic review aims to compile human data from studies on monopreparations of C. sativus, including stigma
Fatemeh Sadat Hasheminasab   +3 more
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Constituents of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) as Potential Candidates for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders and Schizophrenia

open access: yesMolecules, 2016
Anxiety disorders and schizophrenia are common public health issues. The dried stigma of the plant Crocus sativus L., (C. sativus) commonly known as saffron are used in folk medicine for various purposes. Several lines of evidence suggest that C. sativus,
Nikolaos Pitsikas, Pitsikas Nikolaos
exaly   +3 more sources

Synergistic effects of vehicular emissions (NO2, SO2 and SPM) on progression of Crocus sativus L.in Saffron bowl Kashmir

open access: yesEnvironmental Advances, 2021
Respirable dust sampler (Envirotech model APM-460DXNL) was used to estimate the spatial and seasonal variation of vehicular emissions (NO2, SO2, and SPM). Concentration of pollutants in ambient air have been extensively revealed.
Shafat A. Mir   +7 more
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Flavonoid Composition and Antibacterial Properties of Crocus sativus L. Petal Extracts

open access: yesMolecules, 2022
Saffron petals, which are the main by-products of Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae family), are produced in large quantities and are known for their many beneficial properties.
Nadia Naim   +10 more
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Crocus sativus L. Petal Extract Inhibits Inflammation and Osteoclastogenesis in RAW 264.7 Cell Model

open access: yesPharmaceutics, 2022
The dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae) are traditionally processed to produce saffron, a spice widely used as a food coloring and flavoring agent, which is important in the pharmaceutical and textile dye-producing industries.
Ciriana Orabona   +7 more
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Development of methods for standardization of Crocus sativus (saffron) stigmas for inclusion in the draft monograph of the State Pharmacopoeia of Ukraine

open access: yesЖурнал органічної та фармацевтичної хімії, 2021
Crocus sativus L. from the Iridaceae family is a medicinal and edible plant that has recently been actively cultivated in Ukraine. Saffron spice is crocus flower stigmas exhibiting a wide range of the pharmacological activity due to its three main ...
O. O. Mykhailenko   +5 more
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Characterization of Phytochemical Components of Crocus sativus Leaves: A New Attractive By-Product

open access: yesScientia Pharmaceutica, 2021
Crocus sativus L. is one of the world’s most famous saffron production crops and its enormous by-products, such as leaves, are an excellent source of bioactive compounds with potential nutritional applications. The total phenolic content of Crocus leaves
Olha Mykhailenko   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Comparison of Antioxidant Effect of Crocus Sativus and Vitamin E on Amakicin Induced Nephrotoxicity in Albino Rats

open access: yesAnnals of Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Karachi Medical & Dental College, 2022
Objectives: The present study evaluated the protective effect of Crocus Sativus against Amikacin-induced Nephrotoxicity. Methods: The prospective descriptive study was conducted at the department of orthopedic surgery, Dr.
Muhammad Kamran   +5 more
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Role of aqueous extract of Crocus sativus to improvement of sexual dysfunctions induced by imipramine in male mice

open access: yesThe Iraqi Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2017
The present study was carried out to focus light on the possible improvement and enhancement of functional performance of male mice sexual activities by using the aqueous extract of Crocus sativus.
Salma J. Askar
doaj   +1 more source

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.), a monomorphic or polymorphic species?

open access: yesSpanish Journal of Agricultural Research, 2014
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) which contains exceptional anti-cancer properties is presently the world's most expensive spice. Iran is known as the original habitat of Crocus L.
Zahra Nemati   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

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