Crocus sativus L.(Saffron) is an economically vital medicinal and aromatic plant. Saffron is
known as the “Golden Condiment” being the world's highest priced spice (€ 30,000/kg) …

Crocus sativus L. is native to Iran and Greece, and is now cultivated largely in Southern
Europe, Tibet and other countries. In India, it is mainly cultivated in Kashmir. C. sativus is an …

Saffron is cultivated in the less confined limited geographical area in the Jammu and
Kashmir. It is used in treating various diseases due to many medicinal values. Saffron is …

From ancient times, the saffron Crocus sativus L. has been widely used as a drug to promote
health and fight disease, especially in the Middle East and southeast Asia. Saffron is …

Saffron is a unique plant in many aspects, and its cellular processes are regulated at
multiple levels. The genetic makeup in the form of eight chromosome triplets (2n= 3x= 24) …

Saffron: Science, Technology and Health summarizes the scientific, technical and health
aspects of this crop. Saffron possesses unique agronomical, ecological, social and …

Saffron, originating from the Arabic word “Zafaran” meaning yellow, is a fascinating spice
steeped in rich history. Its secrets stem from the dried red stigmas, which accumulate large …

ABSTRACT Crocus sativus Linn (Iridaceae) is used widely in tropical and subtropical
countries for a variety of purposes in both household and for medicinal purposes. The …

Saffron is the most valuable medicinal food product because of its importance in Iran's
agricultural economy. The dried stigmas of the plant Crocus sativus (Iridaceae) are …

Saffron (stigmas of Crocus sativus L.) has been used for medicinal purposes since decades.
Modern pharmacological research confirms large parts of traditional knowledge regarding …