Ethnic pharmacological relevance Plant materials are used as complementary and
alternative therapies all over the world for the treatment of various diseases. Ulcerative …

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 …

Abstract Nrf2 (nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2) is a stress-responsive transcription
factor, associated with cellular homeostasis. Under normal conditions Nrf2 is kept in the …

Crocin, a water-soluble carotenoid, is known as a pharmacologically active compound,
particularly for its potent anti-oxidant activity. The present work provides a comprehensive …

Saffron is a natural compound that has been used for centuries in many parts of the world as
a food colorant and additive. It was shown to have the ability to mitigate various disorders …

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease with characteristic inflammation to
mucosal cells in rectum and colon leading to lesions in mucosa and submucosa. Moreover …

Crocin is a hydrophilic carotenoid that is synthesized in the flowers of the Crocus genus.
Numerous in vitro and in vivo research projects have been published about the biological …

Crocetin is one of the major active constituents of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) which has a
reputation for facilitating blood circulation and dispersing blood stasis in traditional Chinese …

Dysbiosis and oxidative stress in the gut have contributed to the progression of intestinal
inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The current study has reported that enteric bacteria …

Background Depressive disorder is rapidly advancing in the worldwide, and therapeutic
strategy through “gut-brain” axis has been proved to be effective. Crocin, has been found to …