Ethnopharmacological relevance Saffron, the dried red stigma of the perennial herb Crocus
sativus L.(Iridaceae), is one of the most important and expensive spices in the world. It is …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L., family Iridaceae) is used traditionally for medicinal purpose in
Chinese, Ayurvedic, Persian and Unani medicines. The bioactive constituents such as …

Crocus sativus stigmas are one of the widely known spices (saffron) and consist of unusually
polar carotenoids. Alzheimer's disease is characterized pathologically by deposition of …

During the past decade, Raman spectroscopy has been increasingly applied for the analysis
of objects of art and antiquities. Since the publication of the database of Raman spectra of …

This paper demonstrates the special advantages of FT‐Raman spectroscopy for in situ
studies of several carotenoids that occur ubiquitously in the plant kingdom. Spectra obtained …

Electroless deposition via a spontaneous redox reaction between the metal precursor and
support is believed to be a promising approach for the syntheses of supported metal …

Chlorinated biochars (Cl/biochars) prepared by co-pyrolysis of biomass and polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) waste were demonstrated as cost-effective sorbents for elemental mercury …

Background Crocus sativus L.(saffron) belongs to Iridaceae family which is commonly
cultivated in Asia, Europe and America. The commercial product and use of saffron comes …

Saffron, the dried red stigmas of the plant Crocus sativus L., is well-known as one of the most
important and expensive spices worldwide. It is thus highly susceptible to fraudulent …

Crocetin (CRT) and dimethylcrocetin (DMCRT) are derived from crocins which are found in
the stigmas of saffron (Crocus sativus L.), while safranal is the main component of saffron's …