Crocin, an active ingredient derived from saffron, is one of the herbal components that has
recently been considered by researchers. Crocin has been shown to have many anti …

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 …

The current COVID‐19 pandemic is severely threatening public healthcare systems around
the globe. Some supporting therapies such as remdesivir, favipiravir, and ivermectin are still …

Human society cannot afford the luxury of the business-as-usual approach when dealing
with the emerging challenges of the 21st century. The challenges of food production to meet …

Aim To assess the potential role of saffron in downregulating inflammation and cytokine
storm during COVID-19. Main findings Three main compounds of saffron, ie, crocetin esters …

Background and Objectives: Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is mostly linked to inflammation
and has been validated as a molecular target for treating inflammatory diseases. The …

Psychotropic effect of Crocus sativus L.(family Iridaceae) biologically active chemical
compounds are quite well documented and they can therefore be used in addition to the …

Saffron is a unique plant in many aspects, and its cellular processes are regulated at
multiple levels. The genetic makeup in the form of eight chromosome triplets (2n= 3x= 24) …

Introduction SARS-CoV-2 causes severe acute respiratory syndrome prompting worldwide
demand for new antiviral treatments and supportive care for organ failure caused by this life …

Saffron authenticity is important for the saffron industry, consumers, food industry, and
regulatory agencies. Herein we describe a combo of two novel methods to distinguish …