What is it about?
Crocus species are mainly distributed in North Africa, Southern and Central Europe, and Western Asia, used in gardens and parks as ornamental plants, while Crocus sativus L. (saffron) is the only species that is cultivated for edible purpose.
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Why is it important?
The use of saffron is very ancient; besides the use as a spice, saffron has long been known also for its medical and coloring qualities.
Perspectives
However, pharmacological studies are needed in the future to identify new mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic studies, new pharmaceutical formulations for target transport, and possible interaction with allopathic drugs.
habilitated doctor, chemist Monica BUTNARIU
University of Life Sciences "King Mihai I" from Timisoara
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This page is a summary of: The Pharmacological Activities of Crocus sativus L.: A Review Based on the Mechanisms and Therapeutic Opportunities of its Phytoconstituents, Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity, February 2022, Hindawi Publishing Corporation,
DOI: 10.1155/2022/8214821.
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