Anti-hyperglycemic Effects of Saffron and its Active Constituents, Crocin and Safranal, in Alloxan-Induced Diabetic Rats

Background: Saffron is the dried stigmata of the flowers of saffron (Crocus sativus L., Iridaceae). Saffron and its major active constituents, crocin (crocetin glycoside), crocetin and safranal, have a variety of pharmacological effects including high antioxidant properties and crocetin has insulin...

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Main Authors: S Kianbakht, R Hajiaghaee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-204-en.html