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An Update Review of Saffron and its Active Constituents |
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| Authors: | J. L. Rí os,M. C. Recio,R. M. Giner,S. Má ñ ez |
| Abstract: | This paper reviews the literature on recent research on the chemical composition and pharmacological activities of saffron ( Crocus sativus ) and its active constituents, mainly as antitumoral, hypolipidemic and tissue oxygenation enhancement agents. |
| Keywords: | Crocus sativus saffron crocetin pharmacological activities |