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The Effects of Crocus sativus (Saffron) on ADHD: A Systematic Review.
Seyedi-Sahebari S, Farhang S, Araj-Khodaei M, Akhondzadeh S, Naseri A, Sanaie S, Frounchi N. Seyedi-Sahebari S, et al. J Atten Disord. 2024 Jan;28(1):14-24. doi: 10.1177/10870547231203176. Epub 2023 Oct 21. J Atten Disord. 2024. PMID: 37864351
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Crocus sativus also known as saffron, is one of the most popular traditional plants. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of saffron extracts in ADHD. ...DISCUSSION: Saffron demonstrates promise in improving ADHD symp …
BACKGROUND AND AIM: Crocus sativus also known as saffron, is one of the most popular traditional plants. This study aims to ev …
Effect of Saffron Versus Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) in Treatment of Depression and Anxiety: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Shafiee A, Jafarabady K, Seighali N, Mohammadi I, Rajai Firouz Abadi S, Abhari FS, Bakhtiyari M. Shafiee A, et al. Nutr Rev. 2025 Mar 1;83(3):e751-e761. doi: 10.1093/nutrit/nuae076. Nutr Rev. 2025. PMID: 38913392
CONTEXT: Saffron, a natural remedy with potential antidepressant and anxiolytic properties, has gained attention as a potential therapeutic option. ...CONCLUSION: Saffron could be a potential SSRI alternative to reduce depressive and anxiety symptoms with fewer adve …
CONTEXT: Saffron, a natural remedy with potential antidepressant and anxiolytic properties, has gained attention as a potential thera …
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): A Source of Nutrients for Health and for the Treatment of Neuropsychiatric and Age-Related Diseases.
El Midaoui A, Ghzaiel I, Vervandier-Fasseur D, Ksila M, Zarrouk A, Nury T, Khallouki F, El Hessni A, Ibrahimi SO, Latruffe N, Couture R, Kharoubi O, Brahmi F, Hammami S, Masmoudi-Kouki O, Hammami M, Ghrairi T, Vejux A, Lizard G. El Midaoui A, et al. Nutrients. 2022 Jan 29;14(3):597. doi: 10.3390/nu14030597. Nutrients. 2022. PMID: 35276955 Free PMC article. Review.
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. .. …
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a medicinal plant, originally cultivated in the East and Middle East, and later in some Mediter …
Saffron (Crocus sativus) for depression: a systematic review of clinical studies and examination of underlying antidepressant mechanisms of action.
Lopresti AL, Drummond PD. Lopresti AL, et al. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2014 Nov;29(6):517-27. doi: 10.1002/hup.2434. Epub 2014 Sep 22. Hum Psychopharmacol. 2014. PMID: 25384672
BACKGROUND: Saffron, a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, has now undergone several trials examining its antidepressant effects and, in a recent meta-analysis, was confirmed to be effective for the treatment of major depression. ...CONCLUSIONS: Researc …
BACKGROUND: Saffron, a spice derived from the flower of Crocus sativus, has now undergone several trials examining its antidep …
Exploring the Potential of Saffron as a Therapeutic Agent in Depression Treatment: A Comparative Review.
Chauhan S, Tiwari A, Verma A, Padhan PK, Verma S, Gupta PC. Chauhan S, et al. Yale J Biol Med. 2024 Sep 30;97(3):365-381. doi: 10.59249/XURF4540. eCollection 2024 Sep. Yale J Biol Med. 2024. PMID: 39351321 Free PMC article. Review.
While traditional antidepressants are effective, they often have unwanted side effects. Saffron, a natural spice derived from Crocus sativus L., has emerged as a potential alternative therapy for depression. ...Clinical trials suggest that the effectiveness of sa …
While traditional antidepressants are effective, they often have unwanted side effects. Saffron, a natural spice derived from Croc …
Saffron anti-metastatic properties, ancient spice novel application.
Arzi L, Hoshyar R. Arzi L, et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2022;62(14):3939-3950. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1871320. Epub 2021 Mar 3. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2022. PMID: 33653190 Review.
Crocus sativus L. (saffron), was applied as a spice, food colorant and medicine since four millennia ago and has been used as a remedy for various maladies. In the last three decades, the anti-primary tumor properties of saffron and its main carotenoids, croc …
Crocus sativus L. (saffron), was applied as a spice, food colorant and medicine since four millennia ago and has been used as …
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 clinical evidence and mechanisms.
Han S, Cao Y, Wu X, Xu J, Nie Z, Qiu Y. Han S, et al. Phytother Res. 2024 May;38(5):2276-2302. doi: 10.1002/ptr.8110. Epub 2024 Feb 29. Phytother Res. 2024. PMID: 38424688
Saffron (Crocus sativus), as an herbal medicine, has been extensively investigated for treating neurological and psychiatric disorders. ...Saffron may exert protective roles for neurological and psychiatric disorders and represents a relatively favorable and …
Saffron (Crocus sativus), as an herbal medicine, has been extensively investigated for treating neurological and psychiatric d …
Saffron (Crocus sativus) and its constituents for pain management: A review of current evidence.
Pourbagher-Shahri AM, Forouzanfar F. Pourbagher-Shahri AM, et al. Phytother Res. 2023 Nov;37(11):5041-5057. doi: 10.1002/ptr.7968. Epub 2023 Aug 1. Phytother Res. 2023. PMID: 37528638 Review.
Pain can become a chronic and deliberating experience with a significant burden. In preclinical and clinical studies, Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has shown analgesic activities. Considering the unsatisfactory results of current therapeutic management for chronic pai …
Pain can become a chronic and deliberating experience with a significant burden. In preclinical and clinical studies, Saffron (Cro …
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and Its By-Products: Healthy Effects in Internal Medicine.
Marrone G, Urciuoli S, Di Lauro M, Cornali K, Montalto G, Masci C, Vanni G, Tesauro M, Vignolini P, Noce A. Marrone G, et al. Nutrients. 2024 Jul 18;16(14):2319. doi: 10.3390/nu16142319. Nutrients. 2024. PMID: 39064764 Free PMC article. Review.
Crocus sativus L., commonly known as saffron, is a precious spice coming from Asia, in particular from Iran, the country leader in its production. ...In this review, we summarize the most important papers in which saffron has turned out to be a valuable ally …
Crocus sativus L., commonly known as saffron, is a precious spice coming from Asia, in particular from Iran, the country leade …
Saffron, as an adjunct therapy, contributes to relieve depression symptoms: An umbrella meta-analysis.
Musazadeh V, Zarezadeh M, Faghfouri AH, Keramati M, Ghoreishi Z, Farnam A. Musazadeh V, et al. Pharmacol Res. 2022 Jan;175:105963. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105963. Epub 2021 Oct 29. Pharmacol Res. 2022. PMID: 34757208
BACKGROUND: Saffron is a traditional herbal medicine that has been used to treat various ailments such as depressive mood. However, the findings of several meta-analyses regarding anti-depressive properties of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) are controversial. Th …
BACKGROUND: Saffron is a traditional herbal medicine that has been used to treat various ailments such as depressive mood. However, t …
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