Saffron (Crocus sativus) and its constituents for pain management: A review of current evidence

AM Pourbagher‐Shahri… - Phytotherapy Research, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Pain can become a chronic and deliberating experience with a significant burden. In
preclinical and clinical studies, Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has shown analgesic activities …

[HTML][HTML] Stigma and petals of Crocus sativus L.: Review and comparison of phytochemistry and pharmacology

X Li, J Xie, H Fan, J Tan, D Zhang, Y Bao… - Arabian Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Crocus sativus L.(C. sativus), known as “plant gold”, has numerous functions in traditional
Chinese medicine, including promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, cooling …

Crocetin regulates functions of neural stem cells to generate new neurons for cerebral ischemia recovery

Z Liu, Z Wang, Z Zhu, J Hong, L Cui… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Many neurons undergo apoptosis after ischemic stroke. In the brain, neurogenesis has the
potential for neuronal replacement and can be activated by external conditions to repair the …

[HTML][HTML] The effect of Crocus sativus L. (saffron) herbal tea on happiness in postmenopausal women: a randomized controlled trial

H Delam, Z Keshtkaran, N Shokrpour, A Eidi… - … Medicine and Therapies, 2023 - Springer
Background Evidence suggests that menopause can be associated with a variety of
negative psychological changes such as depression and anxiety, and improving the mental …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of synbiotics supplementation on anthropometric and lipid profile parameters: Finding from an umbrella meta-analysis

V Musazadeh, M Mohammadi Anilou, M Vajdi… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have been carried out to assess
the impact of synbiotics on lipid profiles and anthropometric parameters. In this regard, an …

Detection of the role of intestinal flora and tryptophan metabolism involved in antidepressant-like actions of crocetin based on a multi-omics approach

S Lin, Q Li, Z Xu, Z Chen, Y Tao, Y Tong, T Wang… - …, 2022 - Springer
Rationale Depression is a serious mood disorder, and crocetin has a variety of
pharmacological activities, including antidepressant effect. The alterations of intestinal flora …

Saffron the “Red Gold” and Its CNS Activity: A Challenge for Future Applications in Nutraceuticals

S Sut, G Gherardi, F Ruzza, G Caudullo… - Journal of Food …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Saffron, indicated as “the red gold,” is an extraordinary spice with a unique aroma and
organoleptic properties that is largely diffused in food preparation as well as a traditional …

Curcumin as a novel approach in improving lipid profile: An umbrella meta-analysis

V Musazadeh, N Roshanravan… - Nutrition, Metabolism …, 2022 - Elsevier
Aims Several meta-analyses exist supporting the beneficial effects of curcumin
supplementation on lipid profile parameters; however, some studies' findings are …

[HTML][HTML] Tantali fibromyalgic supplicium: Is there any relief with the antidepressant employment? A systematic review

S Ilari, LC Passacatini, V Malafoglia… - Pharmacological …, 2022 - Elsevier
Widespread musculoskeletal pain characterizes fibromyalgia (FM), accompanied by sleep,
fatigue, and mood problems. Chronic stress and depression play a crucial role in the …

[HTML][HTML] Stress-induced alterations in hippocampal BDNF in the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder and the antidepressant effect of saffron

R Philpotts, N Gillan, M Barrow, K Seidler - Journal of Affective Disorders …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Major depressive disorder affects more than 300 million people worldwide yet
the pathophysiology is not fully understood. This review aimed to investigate the mechanistic …