Therapeutic effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) in digestive disorders: a review
Saffron, the dried red-orange stigmas of Crocus sativus L, has been known as a flavoring agent, food coloring and traditional herbal medicine. Pharmacological effects of saffron are mainly attributed to crocin, crocetin, picrocrocin and safranal. These components especially crocin, have significant...
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/article_6929_c6739f0a23585e9f07083ad9b9eeab49.pdf |