In this study, a rat model of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion was used to determine whether
saffron extract and crocin, which are potent antioxidants and free radical scavengers, can
reduce vascular cognitive impairment. Male adult Wistar rats were administered different
doses of an aqueous solution of crocin or hydroalcohol extract of saffron intraperitoneally
(ip) 5 days after permanent occlusion of the common carotid arteries. Spatial learning and …