[HTML][HTML] Saffron and its active ingredients against human disorders: A literature review on existing clinical evidence

SF Omidkhoda, H Hosseinzadeh - Iranian Journal of Basic Medical …, 2022 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Saffron, the stigmas of Crocus sativus L., has been mentioned extensively in the traditional
reference texts as a herbal medicine. Many clinical trials have been conducted on this …

[HTML][HTML] Turmeric: potential health benefits

K Singletary - Nutrition Today, 2020 - journals.lww.com
For centuries, Curcuma longa (turmeric) was used as a spice in Asian cuisine and as a
medicinal herb for treatment of inflammation, pain, wound healing, and digestive disorders …

Amelioration of anxiety, depression, and chemotherapy related toxicity after crocin administration during chemotherapy of breast cancer: a double blind, randomized …

R Salek, M Dehghani, SA Mohajeri… - Phytotherapy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on mood disorders have already been established.
More recently, its anti‐neoplastic effects have provoked a great attention. This study aims to …

The effect of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on glycemia, lipid profile, and antioxidant status in patients with type‐2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized placebo‐controlled …

A Tajaddini, N Roshanravan, M Mobasseri… - Phytotherapy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In the current study, we aimed to investigate the effect of saffron supplementation on
glycemic status, lipid profile, atherogenic indices, and oxidative status in patients with type‐2 …

Saffron improves life and sleep quality, glycaemic status, lipid profile and liver function in diabetic patients: A double‐blind, placebo‐controlled, randomised clinical …

A Tajaddini, N Roshanravan… - … journal of clinical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Background Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a metabolic disorder that is related to
hyperglycaemia, hyperlipidaemia and liver dysfunction and has detrimental effects on a …

Effects of crocin and saffron aqueous extract on gene expression of SIRT1, AMPK, LOX1, NF‐κB, and MCP‐1 in patients with coronary artery disease: A …

N Abedimanesh, B Motlagh… - Phytotherapy …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
This trial evaluated the potential impacts of saffron aqueous extract (SAE) and its main
carotenoid on some of the atherosclerosis‐related gene expression and serum levels of …

Clinical evidence on the effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cardiovascular risk factors: a systematic review meta-analysis

M Pourmasoumi, A Hadi, A Najafgholizadeh… - Pharmacological …, 2019 - Elsevier
Cardiovascular disease is a one of most common causes of mortality around the world. This
meta-analysis aims to summarize and conclude the clinical evidence regarding the use of …

Effects of crocin supplementation on inflammatory markers, lipid profiles, insulin and cardioprotective indices in women with PCOS: A randomized, double‐blind …

G Rahimi, S Shams, MR Aslani - Phytotherapy Research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a multifactorial reproductive condition common in
women of reproductive age. Hyperlipidemia, insulin resistance, obesity, and chronic low …

The therapeutic potential of Crocus sativus Linn.: A comprehensive narrative review of clinical trials

N Roshanravan, S Ghaffari - Phytotherapy Research, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Crocus sativus Linn.(Saffron) is valued worldwide for its potential use in the management of
various degenerative disorders, including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes …

Effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on anthropometric and cardiometabolic indices in overweight and obese patients: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of …

F Tahmasbi, M Araj‐Khodaei… - Phytotherapy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
The worldwide prevalence of obesity is approximately tripled between 1975 and 2016
according to World Health Organization; therefore, obesity is now considered a global …