Traditional and Modern Uses of Saffron (Crocus Sativus)
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. History and Genetic Origin
3. Botanical Description
4. Main Phytochemical Components of Saffron
- (1)
- Crocin, a carotenoid pigment responsible for the yellow-orange color of the spice;
- (2)
- Picrocrocin, bringing saffron flavor and bitter taste;
- (3)
- Safranal, a volatile compound responsible for the aroma and smell so specific to saffron.
5. Cosmetology and Perfumery Uses of Saffron
5.1. Anti-UV Agent
5.2. Redness of Dark Spots
5.3. Anti-Aging Effect and Diseases of the Skin
5.4. Perfumery
5.5. Saffron as Natural Pigments in Cosmetics
6. Pharmacological Study of Saffron
6.1. Antidepressant
6.2. Treating Sexual Dysfunction
6.3. Antioxidant
6.4. Anticarcinogenic
6.5. Antispasmodic and Digestive Tonic
6.6. Anti-Inflammatory and Analgesic Effect
6.7. Effect on Cholesterol Levels
6.8. Effect on Blood Glucose and Insulin Resistance
6.9. Healing of Second-Degree Burns
6.10. Effects on the Eyes
7. Other Uses of Saffron
7.1. Culinary Use
7.2. Coloring Power
8. Safety and Toxicity Considerations
9. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
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Mzabri, I.; Addi, M.; Berrichi, A. Traditional and Modern Uses of Saffron (Crocus Sativus). Cosmetics 2019, 6, 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6040063
Mzabri I, Addi M, Berrichi A. Traditional and Modern Uses of Saffron (Crocus Sativus). Cosmetics. 2019; 6(4):63. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6040063
Chicago/Turabian StyleMzabri, Ibtissam, Mohamed Addi, and Abdelbasset Berrichi. 2019. "Traditional and Modern Uses of Saffron (Crocus Sativus)" Cosmetics 6, no. 4: 63. https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6040063