# Saffron Plant Research Studies

**Type:** Topics  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/topics/saffron-plant-research-studies/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Description | This cluster of papers focuses on the biomedical properties of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its potential use in cancer therapy, chemoprevention, neuroprotection, and treatment of depression. The research covers the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects of saffron and its bioactive constituents, such as crocin, safranal, and geniposide. |
| Domain | Health Sciences |
| Field | Medicine |
| OpenAlex ID | t12758 |
| Works | 27 |

## Topic papers all

Showing 15 of 27.

- [Therapeutic benefits of rutin and its nanoformulations](https://scholariq.org/papers/therapeutic-benefits-of-rutin-and-its-nanoformulations/)
- [Guggulipid for the Treatment of Hypercholesterolemia](https://scholariq.org/papers/guggulipid-for-the-treatment-of-hypercholesterolemia/)
- [Saffron Chemoprevention in Biology and Medicine: A Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/saffron-chemoprevention-in-biology-and-medicine-a-review/)
- [Effects of Cinnamon, Cardamom, Saffron, and Ginger Consumption on Markers of Glycemic Control, Lipid Profile, Oxidative Stress, and Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes Patients](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-cinnamon-cardamom-saffron-and-ginger-consumption-on-markers-of/)
- [Microencapsulation of saffron anthocyanins using β glucan and β cyclodextrin: Microcapsule characterization, release behaviour & antioxidant potential during in-vitro digestion](https://scholariq.org/papers/microencapsulation-of-saffron-anthocyanins-using-glucan-and-cyclodextrin/)
- [Effect of Crocin on the Insulin Resistance and Lipid Profile of Streptozotocin‐Induced Diabetic Rats](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-crocin-on-the-insulin-resistance-and-lipid-profile-of-streptozotocin/)
- [Effect of cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and ginger consumption on blood pressure and a marker of endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-cinnamon-cardamom-saffron-and-ginger-consumption-on-blood-pressure-and/)
- [Geniposide suppresses LPS-induced nitric oxide, PGE2 and inflammatory cytokine by downregulating NF-κB, MAPK and AP-1 signaling pathways in macrophages](https://scholariq.org/papers/geniposide-suppresses-lps-induced-nitric-oxide-pge2-and-inflammatory-cytokine-by/)
- [The effect of Nigella sativa Linn. seed on memory, attention and cognition in healthy human volunteers](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-effect-of-nigella-sativa-linn-seed-on-memory-attention-and-cognition-in/)
- [Effects of black seed (Nigella sativa) on metabolic parameters in diabetes mellitus: A systematic review](https://scholariq.org/papers/effects-of-black-seed-nigella-sativa-on-metabolic-parameters-in-diabetes/)
- [A Study of the Antioxidative and Antimutagenic Effects of Houttuynia cordata Thunb. Using an Oxidized Frying Oil-Fed Model](https://scholariq.org/papers/a-study-of-the-antioxidative-and-antimutagenic-effects-of-houttuynia-cordata/)
- [Nigella sativa improves glucose homeostasis and serum lipids in type 2 diabetes: A systematic review and meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/nigella-sativa-improves-glucose-homeostasis-and-serum-lipids-in-type-2-diabetes/)
- [The toxicity of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its constituents against normal and cancer cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-toxicity-of-saffron-crocus-sativus-l-and-its-constituents-against-normal-and/)
- [Clinical evidence on the effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/clinical-evidence-on-the-effects-of-saffron-crocus-sativus-l-on-cardiovascular/)
- [Neuroprotective effect of safranal, an active ingredient of Crocus sativus , in a rat model of transient cerebral ischemia](https://scholariq.org/papers/neuroprotective-effect-of-safranal-an-active-ingredient-of-crocus-sativus-in-a/)

## Topic primary papers

- [Therapeutic benefits of rutin and its nanoformulations](https://scholariq.org/papers/therapeutic-benefits-of-rutin-and-its-nanoformulations/)
- [Saffron Chemoprevention in Biology and Medicine: A Review](https://scholariq.org/papers/saffron-chemoprevention-in-biology-and-medicine-a-review/)
- [Effect of Crocin on the Insulin Resistance and Lipid Profile of Streptozotocin‐Induced Diabetic Rats](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-crocin-on-the-insulin-resistance-and-lipid-profile-of-streptozotocin/)
- [Effect of cinnamon, cardamom, saffron and ginger consumption on blood pressure and a marker of endothelial function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-cinnamon-cardamom-saffron-and-ginger-consumption-on-blood-pressure-and/)
- [Geniposide suppresses LPS-induced nitric oxide, PGE2 and inflammatory cytokine by downregulating NF-κB, MAPK and AP-1 signaling pathways in macrophages](https://scholariq.org/papers/geniposide-suppresses-lps-induced-nitric-oxide-pge2-and-inflammatory-cytokine-by/)
- [The toxicity of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its constituents against normal and cancer cells](https://scholariq.org/papers/the-toxicity-of-saffron-crocus-sativus-l-and-its-constituents-against-normal-and/)
- [Clinical evidence on the effects of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) on cardiovascular risk factors: A systematic review meta-analysis](https://scholariq.org/papers/clinical-evidence-on-the-effects-of-saffron-crocus-sativus-l-on-cardiovascular/)
- [Neuroprotective effect of safranal, an active ingredient of Crocus sativus , in a rat model of transient cerebral ischemia](https://scholariq.org/papers/neuroprotective-effect-of-safranal-an-active-ingredient-of-crocus-sativus-in-a/)
- [Saffron (<i>Crocus sativus</i>) Aqueous Extract and its Constituent Crocin Reduces Stress‐induced Anorexia in Mice](https://scholariq.org/papers/saffron-i-crocus-sativus-i-aqueous-extract-and-its-constituent-crocin-reduces/)
- [Protective effect of crocin on liver toxicity induced by morphine.](https://scholariq.org/papers/protective-effect-of-crocin-on-liver-toxicity-induced-by-morphine/)
- [Metabolic impact of saffron and crocin: an updated systematic and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/metabolic-impact-of-saffron-and-crocin-an-updated-systematic-and-meta-analysis/)
- [<i>Crocus sativus</i> L. Causes a Non Apoptotic Calpain Dependent Death in C6 Rat Glioma Cells, Exhibiting a Synergistic Effect with Temozolomide](https://scholariq.org/papers/i-crocus-sativus-i-l-causes-a-non-apoptotic-calpain-dependent-death-in-c6-rat/)
- [Effect of saffron on depression, anxiety and mood disorder: a GRADE assessed systematic review and meta-analysis of 34 randomized controlled trials](https://scholariq.org/papers/effect-of-saffron-on-depression-anxiety-and-mood-disorder-a-grade-assessed/)
- [Appetite Reducing Herbal Drugs from the Perspective of Avicenna and Aghili in Iranian Traditional Medicine (Persian medicine)](https://scholariq.org/papers/appetite-reducing-herbal-drugs-from-the-perspective-of-avicenna-and-aghili-in/)

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