Smooth muscle relaxant activity of Crocus sativus (saffron) and its constituents: possible mechanisms

Saffron, Crocus sativus L. (C. sativus) is rich in carotenoids and used in traditional medicine for treatment of various conditions such as coughs, stomach disorders, amenorrhea, asthma and cardiovascular disorders. These therapeutic effects of the plant are suggested to be due to its relaxant effec...

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Main Authors: Amin Mokhtari-Zaer, Mohammad Reza Khazdair, Mohammad Hossein Boskabady
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2015-08-01
Series:Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine
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Online Access:http://ajp.mums.ac.ir/pdf_4452_8231f45f9dcfd466807be0cdcaf907e1.html