The main goal of this study is to propose saffron as a sustainable substitute crop with high added value in some Moroccan agricultural areas with low and erratic rainfalls for their socio-economical development. The quality of the saffron spice crop produced under different Moroccan environments has to be evaluated prior to recommendation for commercial production. For this purpose, saffron was...

This study was conducted to examine the effects of saffron extract on preventing D-galactose and NaNO2 induced memory impairment and improving learning and memory deficits in amnestic mice. In this study, the learning and memory functions in ovariectomized mice were examined by the one way passive and active avoidance tests. In active avoidance test, training in amnestic treated (AT) and amnest...

Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) have many benefits in the health sector, it has antimicrobial and biomedical Activity. AgNPs can be synthesized by using green chemistry or chemical substances, such as NaBH4. Green synthesis of is an environmentally friendly alternative cost-effective production. Capsicum annuum L. combined with Saffron extract was used to synthesize AgNPs. The biosynthesis, charac...

Saffron (Crocus sativus) is a medicinally important plant. The Kashmir valley (J&K, India) emblematizes one of the major and quality saffron producing areas in the world. Nonetheless, the area has been experiencing a declining trend in the production of saffron during the last decade. Poor disease management is one of the major reasons for declining saffron production in the area. Endophytes ar...

Mahfouz Al-Bachir The objective of the present study is to evaluate effect gamma irradiation on microbial load, and physicochemical properties dried damask rosa petal (DDRP). Syrian DDRP was irradiated at 5, 10 15 kGy doses. Microbial sensorial samples its extract were investigated.

This study reports the effect of heating rate and addition H3PO4 on pyrolysis three representative agricultural wastes different lignocellulosic composition, namely pistachio shell, bitter orange peel, saffron petal. Pyrolysis was carried out at 500 °C in a fixed-bed, lab scale reactor. Slow provided lower water contents liquid fraction. Fast increased yield for all feedstocks, promoting format...

BACKGROUND Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers. has medicinal importance. Bioactive phytochemicals isolated from different parts of L. speciosa, have revealed hypoglycemic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and hepato protective properties. Despite one report from Philippines detailing the use of L. speciosa as curative for fever and as well as diuretic, there is no experimental eviden...

Anxiety, stress, and low mood are closely related may contribute to depressive symptoms. Among non-pharmacological solutions improve subclinical symptoms resilience natural products such as saffron—identified promising following preliminary beneficial effects in major disorder—represent a relevant strategy. This study aimed assess the efficacy of 8 weeks' supplementation with 30 mg standardized...

background: saffron (crocus satious l.) provides a variety of promising preventive and therapeutic effects with non-considerable side effects. objective: based on our knowledge, this is the first study that simultaneously has reviewed the effect of saffron extract and its constituents on the factors associated with neuropsychological, cardiovascular, and gastrointestinal tract diseases. methods...