Saffron is obtained from the dried red stigmas of Crocus sativus L., an autumnal herbaceous
flowering plant belonging to the Iridaceae family. It is largely cultivated in Iran, India …

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 …

Saffron, the stigmas of Crocus sativus L., has been mentioned extensively in the traditional
reference texts as a herbal medicine. Many clinical trials have been conducted on this …

Crocus sativus L. belongs to the Iridaceae family and it is commonly known as saffron. The
different cultures together with the geoclimatic characteristics of the territory determine a …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has been traditionally used in food preparation and as a
medicinal plant. It currently has numerous therapeutic properties attributed to it, such as …

Glaucoma is a neurodegenerative disease characterized by the loss of retinal ganglion cells
(RGCs). An increase in the intraocular pressure is the principal risk factor for such loss, but …

For centuries, Curcuma longa (turmeric) was used as a spice in Asian cuisine and as a
medicinal herb for treatment of inflammation, pain, wound healing, and digestive disorders …

There are few studies about the pharmacokinetics of the low‐molecular mass carotenoids
crocetin or crocin isomers from saffron (Crocus sativus L.). None has been performed with a …

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) …

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of irreversible loss of
central vision in elderly subjects, affecting men and women equally. It is a degenerative …