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The Effect of Crocus sativus L. and Its Constituents on Memory: Basic Studies and Clinical Applications
Author
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-02-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Memory-related disorders are a common public health issue.
Memory impairment is frequent in degenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson disease), cerebral injuries, and schizophrenia.
The dried stigma of the plant Crocus sativus L.
(C.
sativus), commonly known as saffron, is used in folk medicine for various purposes.
Several lines of evidence suggest that C.
sativus and its constituents are implicated in cognition.
Here we critically review advances in research of these emerging molecular targets for the treatment of memory disorders, and discuss their advantages over currently used cognitive enhancers as well remaining challenges.
Current analysis has shown that C.
sativus and its components might be a promising target for cognition impairments.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Pitsikas, Nikolaos. 2015. The Effect of Crocus sativus L. and Its Constituents on Memory: Basic Studies and Clinical Applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063809
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Pitsikas, Nikolaos. The Effect of Crocus sativus L. and Its Constituents on Memory: Basic Studies and Clinical Applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063809
American Medical Association (AMA)
Pitsikas, Nikolaos. The Effect of Crocus sativus L. and Its Constituents on Memory: Basic Studies and Clinical Applications. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1063809
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1063809