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Abstract
Iron-deficiency anemia is another global nutritional problem
occurring as a complication of nutritional and absorption disorders and is
observed frequently over ages. Shortage in dietary iron intake or absorption
represents the major risk factor of the incidence of iron-deficiency anemia.
Iron-deficiency has been strongly related with many human diseases
including immune disorders, chronic inflammation, restriction of physical
performance, neurological impairment and cognitive deficits.
Crocus sativus Linn (Family: Iridaceae) is a flowering plant in the
crocus family and is commonly known as saffron. It is widely used as spice
and as a coloring and flavoring agent in the preparation of various foods
and cosmetics. It is native to Iran and Greece. It is now cultivated largely in
Southern Europe, Tibet and other countries. In India, it is mainly cultivated
in Kashmir and Uttranchal. The stigmas of the plant are mainly used for
therapeutic purposes.The stigmas of Crocus sativus Linn. (Saffron) are
used as coloring and flavoring agents in the preparation of food in different
parts of the world. Apart from its use in preparation of food, the stigmas of
the plant are used for the treatment of a variety of disorders traditionally.
The medicinal properties attributed to saffron are extensive. Saffron was
also used as a nervine sedative, emmenogogue, in treatment of fever,
melancholia and enlargement of the liver. It is also used as analgesic,
diuretic, immune stimulant, interferon inducer, and for inhibiting the
thrombin formation. At low doses, it causes the stimulation of the pregnant
uterus and in larger amounts it can cause constriction and spasm. Saffron
is also a protective agent against chromosomal damage, a modulator
of lipid peroxidation, and an anti seizure, for reducing blood pressure
and also used in treatment of psoriasis.