Antidepressant Effect of Crocus sativus: an Evidence Based Review

Journal of Medicinal Plants

S Akhondzadeh¹  M Kamalipour¹  A.H Jamshidi² 

[1] 1-Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran;2-Department of Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutics, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj;

关键词: crocus sativus;    saffron;    antidepressant;   

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来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Depression is a heterogeneous disorder often manifested with symptoms at the psychological, behavioral and physiological levels. Full remission is achieved in fewer than 50% of patients. Therefore, antidepressant or medications that achieve a better rate of success are urgently needed. Herbal medicine has a long and respected history, and holds a valuable place in the treatment of depression. According to medical studies, saffron can be used to treat depression. This paper reviews the clinical studied regarding the antidepressant effect of saffron

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