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Phytochemistry, quality control and medicinal uses of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): an updated review

Journal of Medicine and Life, 2023
Saffron, botanically known as Crocus sativus L., is renowned as the world’s most expensive spice and has been utilized in various fields since ancient times. Extensive scientific research has been conducted on Crocus sativus (C. sativus), focusing on its
R. Aissa, Mohamed Ibourki, Hasna Ait Bouzid, Laila Bijla, Samira Oubannin, E. Sakar, Simohamed Jadouali, Andi Hermansyah, K. Goh, Chi-Au-Ming Long, A. Bouyahya, S. Gharby   +11 more
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Synergistic cellulose-based nanocomposite packaging and cold plasma decontamination for extended saffron preservation

Scientific Reports, 2022
Sterilization of saffron packaging and maintaining the quality of saffron content are the main priorities in saffron preservation. Common modalities do not offer lasting saffron preservation and it is urgent to develop novel packaging approaches from ...
Maryam Amini, Milad Rasouli, Mahmood Ghoranneviss, Mahdi Momeni, Kostya Ken Ostrikov   +4 more
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Modification of Retina Light Damage by Saffron [PDF]

Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
Background and objectives: Saffron is a known flavor with medicinal properties. Persian and Chinese medicines use saffron to treat several diseases. Saffron has neuroprotective and various other effects.
Mitra Rezaei, Reza M Robati, Zahra Razzagh, Babak Arjmand, Mohammad Rostami Nejad, Fatemeh Bandarian, Farideh Razi, Mostafa Rezaei Tavirani*   +7 more
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Increased Miscarriage Rate in Female Farmers Working in Saffron Fields: A Possible Effect of Saffron Toxicity [PDF]

Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology, 2014
Background: There is much debate about effects of medicinal plants such as saffron (Crocus sativus) on human health. Women are highly involved in farming and processing of this plant.
Mahmoud Ajam, Tayebe Reyhani, Vahid Roshanravan, Zahra Zare   +3 more
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Crocus sativus L. Extract and Its Constituents: Chemistry, Pharmacology and Therapeutic Potential [PDF]

, 2021
Natural products or organic compounds isolated from natural sources as primary or secondary metabolites have inspired numerous drugs. It is not an overstatement that the majority of medicines in clinics, even in the 21st century, have been derived from ...

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<i>Crocus sativus</i> (Saffron) Aqueous Extract Mediated Green Synthesis of Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and Their In Vitro and In Vivo Biological Investigations. [PDF]

Food Sci Nutr
The Crocus sativus (saffron) aqueous extract mediated green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles and their in vitro and in vivo biological investigations. ABSTRACT The present study reports the green synthesis of iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) using the aqueous extract of Crocus sativus (saffron) as a natural reducing and stabilizing agent, followed
Rauf A, Shehzad K, Naeem H, Usama S, Ahmad Z, Khan B, Muhammad N, Shafique M, Al-Awthan YS, Bahattab OS, Quradha MM.   +10 more
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Saffron (Crocus sativus) petal as a new pharmacological target: a review [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences, 2018
Saffron petal is the main by-product of saffron processing which produced at high level but it is not applied and thrown out. Saffron petal is containing of several compounds such as mineral agents, anthocyanins, flavonoids, glycosides, alkaloids and ...
Azar Hosseini, Bibi Marjan Razavi, Hossein Hosseinzadeh   +2 more
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A review of therapeutic impacts of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its constituents

Physiological Reports, 2023
Application of herbal medicines in the treatment of diseases is in the center of attention of medical scientific societies. Saffron (Cricus sativus L.) is a medicinal plant belonging to the Iridaceae family with different therapeutic properties.
Fatemeh Anaeigoudari, A. Anaeigoudari, Aliasghar Kheirkhah-Vakilabad   +2 more
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Determining and ranking export goal markets of Iran's packaged Saffron [PDF]

Zirā̒at va Fanāvarī-i Za̒farān, 2015
Considering the position of saffron in Iran's non-petroleum export basket, establishing proper export strategy through concentrating marketing activities in markets with high priority is inevitable.
Mohammad Kavoosi Kalashami
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Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): A Source of Nutrients for Health and for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric and Age-Related Diseases

Nutrients, 2022
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 plant. Currently, the use of saffron is undergoing a revival.
A. El Midaoui, I. Ghzaiel, D. Vervandier-Fasseur, Mohamed Ksila, Amira Zarrouk, T. Nury, Farid Khallouki, A. El Hessni, S. Ibrahimi, N. Latruffe, R. Couture, O. Kharoubi, F. Brahmi, S. Hammami, Olfa Masmoudi-Kouki, M. Hammami, Taoufik Ghrairi, A. Véjux, G. Lizard   +18 more
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