Nutraceutical and cosmetic applications of bioactive compounds of Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) stigmas and its by-products

Z Khadfy, H Atifi, R Mamouni, SM Jadouali… - South African Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Saffron (Crocus Sativus L.), is the most expensive spice in the world, derived from
the red filaments (stigmas) of a sterile triploid geophyte plant that belongs to the Iridaceae …

[HTML][HTML] Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and Its By-Products: Healthy Effects in Internal Medicine

G Marrone, S Urciuoli, M Di Lauro, K Cornali… - Nutrients, 2024 - mdpi.com
Crocus sativus L., commonly known as saffron, is a precious spice coming from Asia, in
particular from Iran, the country leader in its production. The spice is derived exclusively from …

Phytochemical and Pharmacological Research in Agrimonia eupatoria L. Herb Extract with Anti-Inflammatory and Hepatoprotective Properties

N Huzio, A Grytsyk, A Raal, L Grytsyk, O Koshovyi - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
The most promising plant from the genus Agrimony (Agrimonia L.) of the Rosaceae family for
use in medical practice is Agrimonia eupatoria L. Phytochemical and pharmacological …

A New Glycosyltransferase Enzyme from Family 91, UGT91P3, Is Responsible for the Final Glucosylation Step of Crocins in Saffron (Crocus sativus L.)

AJ López-Jimenez, S Frusciante, E Niza… - International Journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Crocetin is an apocarotenoid formed from the oxidative cleavage of zeaxanthin, by the
carotenoid cleavage enzymes CCD2 (in Crocus species) and specific CCD4 enzymes in …

Flavonoid Composition and Antibacterial Properties of Crocus sativus L. Petal Extracts

N Naim, A Bouymajane, Y Oulad El Majdoub, S Ezrari… - Molecules, 2022 - mdpi.com
Saffron petals, which are the main by-products of Crocus sativus L.(Iridaceae family), are
produced in large quantities and are known for their many beneficial properties. In this …

Edible plant by-products as source of polyphenols: Prebiotic effect and analytical methods

A Garcia-Alonso… - Critical Reviews in …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Polyphenols with high chemical diversity are present in vegetables both in the edible parts
and by-products. A large proportion of them remains unabsorbed along the gastrointestinal …

[HTML][HTML] Nanofiber-based delivery of Crocus sativus phenolic compounds to ameliorate the cisplatin-induced hepatotoxicity in mice

AS Kowsarkhizi, S Abedi, E Karimi, B Ghorani… - Journal of Functional …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study aimed to investigate the hepatoprotective effects of two formulations derived from
Crocus sativus, namely the C. sativus phenolic enriched fraction (CPEF) and the nanofibers …

Pharmacological Potential and Chemical Composition of Crocus sativus Leaf Extracts

O Mykhailenko, V Petrikaite, M Korinek, FR Chang… - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
Crocus sativus L.(saffron) has been traditionally used as a food coloring or flavoring agent,
but recent research has shown its potent pharmacological activity to tackle several health …

Crocus sativus L. Stigmas, Tepals, and Leaves Ameliorate Gentamicin‐Induced Renal Toxicity: A Biochemical and Histopathological Study

S Ouahhoud, N Bencheikh, A Khoulati… - Evidence‐Based …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The most costly spice in the world, Crocus sativus L.(C. sativus), has been used for more
than 3,000 years. It has various beneficial applications in a range of fields, including aromas …

Quercetin and kaempferol from saffron petals alleviated hydrogen peroxide‐induced oxidative damage in B16 cells

Y Zhang, Y Gong, J Hu, L Zhang… - Journal of the …, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
BACKGROUND Saffron petals are usually considered as waste after saffron harvest.
However, saffron petals contain many important phytochemical components (eg quercetin …