Crocus species are mainly distributed in North Africa, Southern and Central Europe, and
Western Asia, used in gardens and parks as ornamental plants, while Crocus sativus …

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 …

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is one of the most common neurodegenerative diseases, and it is
characterised by progressive deterioration in cognitive and memory abilities, which can …

Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) is used as a spice for its organoleptic characteristics related to its
coloring and flavoring properties, and it has been also used in traditional medicine to treat …

Cancer is the second cause of death after cardiovascular diseases. With due attention to
rapid progress in the phytochemical study of plants, they are becoming popular because of …

The scientific world and modern society today is experiencing the dawning of an era of
herbal medicine. Extensive research has shown that aromatic plants are important anti …

Since ancient times, saffron, the dried stigma of the plant Crocus sativus L. has been
extensively used as a spice and food colorant; in folk medicine it has been reputed to be …

Cancerous tissue transformation developing usually over years or even decades of life is a
highly complex process involving strong stressors damaging DNA, chronic inflammation …

The spice saffron is made from the dried stigmas of the plant Crocus sativus L. The main use
of saffron is in cooking, due to its ability to impart colour, flavour and aroma to foods and …

Saffron or Crocus sativus L.(C. sativus) has been widely used as a medicinal plant to
promote human health, especially in Asia. The main components of saffron are crocin …