SAFFRON: A Mini Review on its Medicinal Potential

Author: Divye Mittal, Tanvi Magotra, Ujjwal Prathap Singh, Saksham Sharma, Ananya Chourasia and Vikas Sharma

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Abstract

Saffron is a stigma of a plant that is dried and then used as a Spice in Food and Beverages and mostly cultivated at the Higher Altitudes. It is well known for the cure of diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension, Depression, Cancer, and Obesity. Researchers have stated that it’s also beneficial to treat respiratory disorders also. It is one of the most important spices in Ayurveda Sciences and its aromatic nature & flavour makes it more valuable for all the Food Industries. There are many carotenoid compounds present in saffron, although widely reported and studied are crocin and crocetin. Despite the fact that saffron has such a great deal of therapeutic potential, still there is a gap in the pharmaceutical outcome under its name and in this review, we have highlighted the advantages, furthermore briefly examined the medicinal and therapeutic application of saffron.

Keywords

Saffron, Phytochemistry, Crocetin, Cancer, Crocin, Medicinal

Conclusion

Saffron is a powerful spice high in antioxidants. It has been linked to health benefits, such as improved mood, libido, and sexual function, as well as reduced PMS symptoms and enhanced weight loss, additionally saffron is mainly grown in areas located at higher altitudes. The dried stigma of Crocus sativa is used as a flavouring and colouring agent and is also used in the preparation of medicines that cure the diseases like Diabetes, Depression, Hypertension, and Cancer. Also, it has been reviewed that obesity can be treated by Saffron. The Carotenoid compound present in it plays a major role in Medical Sciences and helps in increase in metabolic rate of the body. That being said, the exact mechanism of these compound's anticancer actions is unclear. Furthermore, these results have yet to be confirmed in human clinical trials, and more research is required to determine the effectiveness of saffron in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The promising pharmacological properties of saffron

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How to cite this article

Mittal, D., Magotra, T., Singh, U.P., Sharma, S., Chourasia, A. and Sharma, V. (2021). SAFFRON: A Mini Review on its Medicinal Potential. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(1): 363-367.