Studies on the pharmacological effects of saffron(Crocus sativus L.)--a review.
- Author:
Ying DENG
1
;
Zhi-gang GUO
;
Zhao-lin ZENG
;
Zhao WANG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adjuvants, Immunologic; pharmacology; Animals; Antihypertensive Agents; pharmacology; Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic; pharmacology; Crocus; chemistry; Drugs, Chinese Herbal; history; isolation & purification; pharmacology; Flowers; chemistry; History, 16th Century; Humans; Plants, Medicinal; chemistry
- From: China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica 2002;27(8):565-568
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVEReviewing the studies on the chemical components and medicinal value.
METHODPhilological method.
RESULTSaffron is a conventional effective medicine in improving blood circulation and curing the bruise. The late of evidesnces indicate that saffron possesses anticancer activity against a wide spectrum of tumors, such as leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, colon adenocarcinoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, papilloma, squamous cell carcinoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. It has low biochemical toxic effects on animals. In addition, saffron can be used to cure coronary heart disease and hepatitis, and to promote immunity.
CONCLUSIONSaffron is a highly valuable medicine. And producing it in a large quantity has a wide application prosperity.
