Therapeutic application and toxicity associated with Crocus sativus (saffron) and its phytochemicals
Saffron, a Crocus sativus L. derivative, has been recognized for its medical benefits since ancient times. Besides being an active flavoring and coloring agent in several food items, saffron has primarily been known for its pharmacological properties. Its major metabolites like crocin, picrocrocin,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667142522000963 |