Since ancient times, saffron, the dried stigma of the plant Crocus sativus L. has been
extensively used as a spice and food colorant; in folk medicine it has been reputed to be …

Background Depression and anxiety are two common mental health problems with high
economic and social costs. Currently, a number of treatments are available for patients with …

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 …

Crocus sativus L.(C. sativus), commonly known as saffron, is used as a food additive,
preservative, and medicinal herb. Traditionally, it has been used as an alternative treatment …

Objectives Crocin is derived from dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L.(saffron). It has long
been used to prevent and treat various diseases. Although crocin is suggested as one of the …

One of the emerging and recent strategies to combat cancer is application of natural
bioactive compounds and phytochemicals. Carotenoids including lycopene, β-carotene …

Background Saffron, the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L., is a highly valued agricultural
product that is used mainly as a food coloring and flavoring agent. Three main secondary …

Abstract Saffron, Crocus sativus L.(C. sativus) is rich in carotenoids and used in traditional
medicine for treatment of various conditions such as coughs, stomach disorders …

Abstract Background Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) can be considered as an effective
tool for bone regeneration. It is variable to find new agents with low cytotoxicity and high …

Crocin is the major component of saffron, which is used in phytomedicine for the treatment of
several diseases including diabetes, fatty liver, depression, menstruation disorders, and, of …