1 publication
-
Published Subscription
Antibacterial Property of Crocus Sativus L.By M. Shailaja Raj, K. Sree Devi, Anitha Thomas
Abstract: ABSTRACTCrocus sativus commonly called saffron has been used widely in Middle East and South East Asia as a drug to promote health and to fight diseases. Saffron though cultivated in different parts of the world, is mainly cultivated in Iran. It has wide range of medical uses such as antitumor, antifungal and antiinflammatory activities. Characteristic components of saffron are crocetin, picrocrocin and safranal that are responsible for color, bitter taste, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 17–23 Read article →