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...
| Published in: | Journal of Medicinal Plants |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR
2011-09-01
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| Online Access: | http://jmp.ir/article-1-204-en.html |