The quality of dried saffron stigma is highly dependent on the processing and storage conditions. In this study, the effect of different storage conditions (different temperatures, 20, 30 and 40°C along with different water activity, 0.32±0.01, 052±0.01 and 0.75±0.01) of saffron stigma during storage time (12 weeks with two-week time intervals), in both light and dark, on coloring strength, aro...

Context: Saffron, as a medicinal plant, is widely used to treat various diseases, especially among women. Therefore, this study was conducted review the studies on impact of saffron premenstrual syndrome (PMS), labor, childbirth, and menopause. Methods: This systematic review, based PICO process, systematically searched PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, Embase, Web Science, Science Direct, Google Schol...

The effects of aqueous-ethanolic extracts of Crocus sativus (Iridaceae) on muscarinic receptors were examined on tracheal chains of guinea pigs. The effects of three concentrations of aqueous-ethanolic extract, safranal, atropine and saline on muscarinic receptors were tested (n=8). The EC50 (effective concentration of methacoline causing 50% of maximum response) obtained in the presence of atr...

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 & Aim: Saffron is one of the expensive spices known since antiquity for its color, flavor and medicinal properties. Saffron is the dried stigma of crocus sativus plant. The three basic components of the stigma on which the qualitative characteristics of Saffron depend are crocin (color), picrocrocin (taste), and safranal (aroma). The quality of saffron is a ...

The ontogenic developmental stages of saffron somatic embryogenesis have been studied and characterized using light and electron microscopy. The embryogenic callus underwent internal segmented divisions with the formation of globular embryos that were attached to the callus surface by a broad multicelular structure. Further development of the embryoids was characterized by the emergence of a sh...

Currently, water, as the most limiting factor in production, determines the priority of planting in different areas of Iran. Saffron is one of the good candidates for drought conditions since it has high economic value and low water requirements that can help with sustainable development. By identifying the factors influencing the decision on saffron cultivation and its expansion, appropriate p...

The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of saffron as a natural sunscreen and moisturizer. The pollens of the saffron were dried and powdered in a grinder. The experimental formulations included a homosalate (8%) lotion reference, lotions with 2, 4 and 8% of grinded saffron, and the control lotion base without saffron. The lotions containing saffron were prepared like homosal...

saffron is one of the highly exotic spices known for traditional values and antiquity. it is used for home décor besides serving as a colorant flavor and is widely known for medicinal value. over the last few years, saffron has garnered a lot of interest due to its anti-cancer, anti-mutagenic, anti-oxidant and immunomodulatory properties. integration of systems biology approaches with wide appl...

Saffron, an extract from Crocus sativus, has been largely used in traditional medicine for its antiapoptotic and anticarcinogenic properties. In this work, we investigate the effects of safranal, a component of saffron stigmas, in attenuating retinal degeneration in the P23H rat model of autosomal dominant retinitis pigmentosa. We demonstrate that administration of safranal to homozygous P23H l...