The Pharmacological Activities of Crocus sativus L.: A Review Based on the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities of its Phytoconstituents

M Butnariu, C Quispe, J Herrera-Bravo… - Oxidative medicine …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
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 …

Systematic review of potential health risks posed by pharmaceutical, occupational and consumer exposures to metallic and nanoscale aluminum, aluminum oxides …

CC Willhite, NA Karyakina, RA Yokel… - Critical reviews in …, 2014 - Taylor & Francis
Aluminum (Al) is a ubiquitous substance encountered both naturally (as the third most
abundant element) and intentionally (used in water, foods, pharmaceuticals, and vaccines); …

[HTML][HTML] The effects of Crocus sativus (saffron) and its constituents on nervous system: A review

MR Khazdair, MH Boskabady, M Hosseini… - Avicenna journal of …, 2015 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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 …

Nutritional and health beneficial properties of saffron (Crocus sativus L): a comprehensive review

T Abu-Izneid, A Rauf, AA Khalil… - Critical reviews in …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Saffron (Crocus sativus L., family Iridaceae) is used traditionally for medicinal purpose in
Chinese, Ayurvedic, Persian and Unani medicines. The bioactive constituents such as …

[HTML][HTML] Association between chronic stress and Alzheimer's disease: Therapeutic effects of Saffron

M Saeedi, A Rashidy-Pour - Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2021 - Elsevier
Chronic stress and high levels of glucocorticoids produce functional and structural changes
in brain and especially in the hippocampus, an important limbic system structure that plays a …

Multifaceted effects of aluminium in neurodegenerative diseases: A review

S Maya, T Prakash, KD Madhu, D Goli - Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, 2016 - Elsevier
Aluminium (Al) is the most common metal and widely distributed in our environment. Al was
first isolated as an element in 1827, and its use began only after 1886. Al is widely used for …

Oxidative stress and mitochondrial dysfunction in aluminium neurotoxicity and its amelioration: a review

V Kumar, KD Gill - Neurotoxicology, 2014 - Elsevier
Aluminium is light weight and toxic metal present ubiquitously on earth which has gained
considerable attention due to its neurotoxic effects. The widespread use of products made …

Main chemical compounds and pharmacological activities of stigmas and tepals of 'red gold'; saffron

T Shahi, E Assadpour, SM Jafari - Trends in Food Science & Technology, 2016 - Elsevier
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Neuroprotective potency of some spice herbs, a literature review

MR Khazdair, A Anaeigoudari, M Hashemzehi… - Journal of traditional and …, 2019 - Elsevier
In recent years, growing attention has been given to traditional medicine. In traditional
medicine a large number of plants have been used to cure neurodegenerative diseases …

[HTML][HTML] Active constituents of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and their prospects in treating neurodegenerative diseases

W Yang, X Qiu, Q Wu, F Chang… - Experimental and …, 2023 - spandidos-publications.com
Crocus sativus L.(saffron) is widely used as a traditional spice for flavoring, coloring and
medicinal purposes. As a traditional Chinese herb, saffron promotes blood circulation …