Phytopharmacological Review of Crocus sativus (Saffron)

This phytopharmacologicalreview focuses on Crocus sativus,commonly known as saffron, which is awell-known and valuable medicinal plant.Saffron has been traditionally used invarious medicinal preparations due to itsdiverse pharmacological activities such asantioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antitumor,anticonvulsant, and antidepressant effects.The review discusses the phytochemicalconstituents of saffron and theirpharmacological actions, including Crocin,Crocetin, Safranal, and Picrocrocin. Thevarious therapeutic uses of saffron are alsohighlighted, including its role in treatingvarious diseases such as cancer, depression,Alzheimer's disease, and cardiovasculardisorders. In addition, the review covers thedifferent methods of extraction andanalysis of saffron, its toxicologicalprofile, and its potential applications in thefood and cosmetic industries. Overall, thisreview emphasizes the importance ofsaffron as a valuable medicinal plant withpromising therapeutic potential for various diseases.