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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 …
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 …
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 Review.
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, 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 …
Dermoprotective Effects of Saffron: A Mini Review.
Rigi H, Mohtashami L, Asnaashari M, Emami SA, Tayarani-Najaran Z. Rigi H, et al. Curr Pharm Des. 2021;27(46):4693-4698. doi: 10.2174/1381612827666210920150855. Curr Pharm Des. 2021. PMID: 34544335 Review.
Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae), known as saffron, is widely used as a coloring agent, food additive, and medicinal spice. ...In this review, we have presented various skin protective effects of saffron and its components....
Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae), known as saffron, is widely used as a coloring agent, food additive, and medicinal spice. ...In …
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; An updated review on biological properties with special focus on cardiovascular effects.
Ghaffari S, Roshanravan N. Ghaffari S, et al. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019 Jan;109:21-27. doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.10.031. Epub 2018 Nov 2. Biomed Pharmacother. 2019. PMID: 30391705 Free article. Review.
OBJECTIVE: Saffron as a natural product has long been used to impede and treat different disorders including cardiovascular disease (CVDs). Stigma is the most principal part of saffron. Various compounds such as carotenoids and flavonoids are the essential component …
OBJECTIVE: Saffron as a natural product has long been used to impede and treat different disorders including cardiovascular disease ( …
Anti-Depressant Properties of Crocin Molecules in Saffron.
Siddiqui SA, Ali Redha A, Snoeck ER, Singh S, Simal-Gandara J, Ibrahim SA, Jafari SM. Siddiqui SA, et al. Molecules. 2022 Mar 23;27(7):2076. doi: 10.3390/molecules27072076. Molecules. 2022. PMID: 35408474 Free PMC article. Review.
Saffron is a valued herb, obtained from the stigmas of the C. sativus Linn (Iridaceae), with therapeutic effects. ...A host of experimental studies found saffron/crocin to be similarly effective as fluoxetine and imipramine in the treatment of depression disorders. …
Saffron is a valued herb, obtained from the stigmas of the C. sativus Linn (Iridaceae), with therapeutic effects. ...A host of experi …
Saffron against Neuro-Cognitive Disorders: An Overview of Its Main Bioactive Compounds, Their Metabolic Fate and Potential Mechanisms of Neurological Protection.
Cerdá-Bernad D, Costa L, Serra AT, Bronze MR, Valero-Cases E, Pérez-Llamas F, Candela ME, Arnao MB, Barberán FT, Villalba RG, García-Conesa MT, Frutos MJ. Cerdá-Bernad D, et al. Nutrients. 2022 Dec 17;14(24):5368. doi: 10.3390/nu14245368. Nutrients. 2022. PMID: 36558528 Free PMC article. Review.
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a spice used worldwide as a colouring and flavouring agent. Saffron is also a source of multiple bioactive constituents with potential health benefits. ...
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is a spice used worldwide as a colouring and flavouring agent. Saffron is also a source of …
Saffron bioactives crocin, crocetin and safranal: effect on oxidative stress and mechanisms of action.
Cerdá-Bernad D, Valero-Cases E, Pastor JJ, Frutos MJ. Cerdá-Bernad D, et al. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2022;62(12):3232-3249. doi: 10.1080/10408398.2020.1864279. Epub 2020 Dec 24. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr. 2022. PMID: 33356506 Review.
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is used as a spice for its organoleptic characteristics related to its coloring and flavoring properties, and it has been also used in traditional medicine to treat various diseases. ...Therefore, due to the great antioxidant effects of t …
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is used as a spice for its organoleptic characteristics related to its coloring and flavoring prop …
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