Effects of Saffron and its Active Constituents, Crocin and Safranal, on Prevention of Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcers in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Rats

Background: Saffron is the dried stigmata of the flowers of saffron (Crocus sativus L., Iridaceae). Saffron is well known for the treatment of gastric disorders in traditional medicine.   Objectives: In the search for new potential antiulcer agents, the effects of the ethanol extract of saffron an...

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Main Authors: S Kianbakht, K Mozaffari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2009-02-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-532-en.html