Category Archives: Saffron (Crocus sativus)

Crocus sativus (Saffron): Mood Enhancing Herb

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Robert Barrington

Saffron is a herb that is made from the dried stigma of the Crocus sativus plant. The Crocus sativus plant belongs to the Iridaceae or iris  family of plants. As saffron is so difficult to produce in high quantities it … Continue reading →

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Crocins from the Herb Saffron

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Saffron: Effective Against Depression?

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Saffron is a spice produced from the dried stigma of the blossom of the Crocus sativus plant. Saffron is a very expensive spice that is used traditionally in cooking. Medicinally, saffron has also been used for its ability to treat … Continue reading →

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Saffron: Effective Antidepressant?

Posted on March 25, 2018 by Robert Barrington
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Saffron (The Dried Stigmas of Crocus sativus).

Posted on December 20, 2017 by Robert Barrington

Phytochemistry: the yellow colour is due to the degraded carotenoids crocin and crocetin. The flavour comes from the degraded carotenoid safranal. The blue flowers of Crocus sativus contain the anthocyanins delphinidin and petuladin. The flavonol kaempferol is also present. Kaempferol … Continue reading →

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