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? Abstract:
saffron Extract / Saffron Crocus Extract
Botanical Source:? Crocus sativus L.
Part Used: Flower; Dried, 100% Natural
Main Ingredient: Crocin; Safranal.
Specification: Crocin? 95% ; Safranal? 0.2%, 0.3%, 0.34%
4:1,10:1, 20:1
Description:
Safranal is an organic compound isolated from saffron, the spice consisting of the stigmas of crocus flowers. It is the constituent primarily responsible for the aroma of saffron. It is believed that safranal is a degradation product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediacy of picrocrocin. Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant shown to act as an agonist at GABAA receptors. Safranal also exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity. It has also been shown to have antidepressant properties.