Saffron is a valued herb, obtained from the stigmas of the C. sativus Linn (Iridaceae), with
therapeutic effects. It has been described in pharmacopoeias to be variously acting …

Background Clinical research in natural product-based psychopharmacology has revealed
a variety of promising herbal medicines that may provide benefit in the treatment of mild …

Aims Chronic inflammation is one of the major challenges in the management of obesity and
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Our primary aim was to assess the anti‐inflammatory …

Increases in oxidative stress have been reported to play a central role in the vulnerability to
depression, and antidepressant drugs may reduce increased oxidative stress in patients …

Psychotropic effect of Crocus sativus L.(family Iridaceae) biologically active chemical
compounds are quite well documented and they can therefore be used in addition to the …

Background: The favorable influences of saffron supplementation on metabolic diseases
have previously been shown. We aimed to assess the effects of saffron supplementation on …

Over the past two years, the world's population has been tested by the COVID-19 health
emergency. This has changed population habits worldwide by encouraging a sedentary …

Background Depression is a debilitating condition that affects the mind and the individual's
body. The improving effects of saffron on depression and anxiety have long been discussed …

Background Evidence suggests that menopause can be associated with a variety of
negative psychological changes such as depression and anxiety, and improving the mental …

Changes in the composition of gut microbiota are implicated in the pathogenesis of several
neurodegenerative disorders. Here, we investigated whether gut bacteria affect the …