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Crocus sativus L. Is an herbaceous perennial-cormous plant which is believed to show many

Pharmacological actions. The plant contains important constituents like crocetin, picrocrocin,

Safranal (main component for characteristic aroma). Safranal is the aglycon of picrocrocin;

Those are responsible for many pharmacological actions. In ayurveda saffron is used to cure

Chronic diseases such as asthma, arthritis, skin diseases, spasmodic disorders, digestive

Disorders, digestive disorders, kidney disorders. Saffron is also useful in liver and spleen

Enlargement.

Stigma of Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceous), commonly known as saffron, is the world’s most

Expensive spice and apart from its traditional value as Food Additive recent studies

Indicate its potential as antidepressant. Because saffron is expensive, using it daily to

Address depression may not be practical. Recent study indicated

Antidepressant effect of petal of Crocus sativus . As petal of Crocus sativus is not expensive

Compared to stigma, there will be economical interests for further investigations by

Pharmaceutical industries.

 Very few modern preclinical and clinical studies have been performed on the Plant. Recent preclinical and clinical studies indicate that stigma and petal of Crocus sativus have antidepressant effect. The clinical findings suggest that saffron is a safe and effective Antidepressant.

ALSO the petals are used in wheat fields for enhance growth