The production of saffron spice results in numerous byproducts, as only 15 g of spice can be
produced from 1 kg of flowers, indicating that over 90% of the saffron flower material is …

Saffron “Crocus sativus” is a plant of the Iridaceae family. Its therapeutic virtues have been
known since antiquity; it is used in traditional medicine and culinary preparations. It is also …

Saffron plant (Crocus sativus L.) is being used as a source of saffron spice and medicine to
cure or prevent different types of diseases including cancers. We report the isolation …

The production of saffron spice generates large quantities of plant by-products: over 90% of
the plant material collected is discarded, and a consideration fraction of this waste is plant …

The dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L. produce saffron, a precious spice used for its culinary
and medicinal properties since ancient times, while its petals are considered the main by …

This research aimed to identify an environmentally friendly, cost-effective, and biocompatible
carrier for drugs or nutraceuticals without modification. Saffron pollen (SP) was selected and …

The present study was carried out for the extraction of bioactive compounds from saffron
stigma using the ultrasound-assisted extraction. Process parameters were optimized by …

Nowadays, the demand to find natural systems as antioxidants or additives applicable in the
food industry without any manipulation or surface engineering is increasing. Accordingly …

Abstract Purpose of Review The integration of botanicals in commercial cosmeceuticals,
personal care products, and home remedies has fostered a need for a better understanding …

Saffron, one of the most expensive spices, is constantly in demand by the consumers. Due to
its complex nature, the cultivation of saffron is limited to its special geographical region …