An Update Review of Saffron and its Active Constituents

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Authors

José Luis Rı́os · Universitat de València

M. Carmen Recio · Universitat de València

Salvador Máñez · Universitat de València

Abstract

This paper reviews the literature on recent research on the chemical composition and pharmacological activities of saffron (Crocus sativus) and its active constituents, mainly as antitumoral, hypolipidemic and tissue oxygenation enhancement agents.

Topics & Keywords

Saffron Plant Research Studies Flavonoids in Medical Research Medicinal plant effects and applications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Phytotherapy Research

Volume 10, Issue 3, pp. 189-193

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1099-1573(199605)10:3<189::aid-ptr754>3.0.co;2-c

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