Immunoregulatory and anti-inflammatory properties of Crocus sativus (Saffron) and its main active constituents: A review

The medicinal uses of saffron, the dried stigmas of Crocus sativus L., have very long history in food coloring agent, and flavoring agent as well as traditional medicine for the treatment of several diseases. Crocus sativus is rich in carotenoids that affect immunity. This review summarizes the puta...

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Main Authors: Majid Zeinali, Mohammad Reza Zirak, Seyed Abdolrahim Rezaee, Gholamreza Karimi, Hossein Hosseinzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2019-04-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences
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Online Access:http://ijbms.mums.ac.ir/article_12316_55bffbbdf68166937ca3637a4c723ba4.pdf