Studies on the pharmacological effects of saffron(Crocus sativus L.)--a review / 中国中药杂志
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
; (24): 565-568, 2002.
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in Chinese
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ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>Reviewing the studies on the chemical components and medicinal value.</p><p><b>METHOD</b>Philological method.</p><p><b>RESULT</b>Saffron 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.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>Saffron is a highly valuable medicine. And producing it in a large quantity has a wide application prosperity.</p>
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Main subject:
Pharmacology
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Plants, Medicinal
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Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Chemistry
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Adjuvants, Immunologic
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Crocus
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Flowers
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History, 16th Century
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History
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Antihypertensive Agents
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
China Journal of Chinese Materia Medica
Year:
2002
Document type:
Article