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Koocheki, Alireza; Khajeh-Hosseini, M.

doi:10.1016/b978-0-12-818638-1.00041-1

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“…A study ( 30 ) concluded that the selection of the most appropriate solvent for extracting the compounds of interest from a sample is an essential step in developing any extraction method. To extract the highest amount of active saffron components, the best solvent is methanol (50% v/v) followed by ethanol (50% v/v) and water ( 31 ). It has also been demonstrated that the use of alcohol or water-alcohol results in a higher extraction rate compared to water ( 28 ).…”

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A Systematic Review on the Effect of Saffron Extract on Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Experimental Animal Models

Rahim

Kasim

Isa

et al. 2022

MJMS

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Saffron is widely used in traditional medicine to treat various medical disorders, including hyperlipidaemia. This study aims to systematically review the effects of saffron extract (SE) on lipid profile in in vivo studies. A strategic literature search was done following Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. The Scopus, PubMed (MEDLINE) and Web of Science databases and hand-searching methods were utilised to identify studies published up to January 2020 that reported the effects of SE on lipid profile in a hyperlipidaemic experimental animal model. A total of six articles met the inclusion criteria. The methods of extraction were aqueous (n = 4), ethanolic (n = 1) and hydroalcoholic (n = 1) extracts. Five doses of SE ranging from 10 mg/kg to 100 mg/kg were administered to rats and hamsters, with a duration ranging from 10 days to 8 weeks. SE at doses of 40 mg/kg/day and 80 mg/kg/day significantly decreased the levels of total cholesterol (21.4%–35.4%), low-density lipoproteins (38.7%–50.0%) and triglycerides (TGs) (29.1%–45.0%) and markedly increased the level of high- density lipoproteins (36.6%–65%) in the treated group compared to the untreated group with a minimum 3-week intervention duration (P < 0.05). This systematic review demonstrated that SE exhibits hypolipidaemic effects compared to a placebo. SE has almost the same ability to reduce cholesterol levels as the standard therapy.

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A Systematic Review on the Effect of Saffron Extract on Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Experimental Animal Models

Rahim

Kasim

Isa

et al. 2022

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“…It seems that the optimal temperature for the first irrigation and flowering period is around 16°C and 5°C–10°C, respectively. Flowering occurs when air temperatures reach around 12°C (Koocheki & Khajeh‐Hosseini, 2020). Although saffron is known as a hysteranthous plant (Negbi, 2006), however, it can also act as a synanthous plant depending on temperature (Rashed‐Mohassel, 2020).…”

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“…Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) from the Iridaceae family is one of the most valuable plants in the world that produces the most expensive spices (Koocheki & Khajeh-Hosseini, 2020).…”

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Climate and management factors influence saffron yield in different environments

Pirasteh‐Anosheh,

Babaie‐Zarch,

Nasrabadi

et al. 2023

Agrosystems Geosci & Env

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The economic yield of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) has a wide range in different parts of the world, and it is not clear why this considerable difference exists. In this research saffron yield and yield components of 13 fields with varied geographic and climatic conditions were studied to determine which factor(s) are more important. Among the studied factors, temperature, field age, soil texture, bulk density, soil and water pH, irrigation events, and growth period had the greatest effect on saffron yield. The highest dry stigma weight, as economic yield, was obtained in three regions of Birjand (27 kg ha−1), Sarayan (24 kg ha−1), and Golshan (23.5 kg ha−1), followed by Neyshabur (18 kg ha−1) and Kashmar (17.5 kg ha−1), which had lower temperatures, coarse soil, balanced soil, and water pH, and longer growth periods. The average yields were increased until the sixth or seventh year (20.8 kg ha−1) and then decreased, however, it seems to be economic before the 10th year. Lower temperatures in early fall were important to stimulate flowering and increase yield in that year, and warm and sunny days in the spring are important for next year yields. We found that the optimal temperature for the first irrigation is ∼16°C and for flowering is ∼5°C–10°C. High‐yield fields did not have higher irrigation water volumes but more irrigation events (6.3), resulting in less water volume per irrigation. No direct relationship was observed between manure consumption and yield; however, processed manure increases yield by improving the soil structure and moisture retention ability. Fields with a complete chemical fertilizer composition had higher yields. It was concluded higher yields are achieved in saffron fields where regions are higher in altitude (at least 1300 m) and lower temperature in early autumn with complete fertilizer composition (especially sulfur and iron). There was no evidence of high salinity sensitivity of saffron.

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“…Saffron quality is determined by the amount of crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal, which are responsible for saffron's colour, flavor, and aroma. 99 The higher the concentration of these compounds, the higher the purity of saffron. However, due to high market demand, saffron contamination with various food colorants (tartrazine, sunset yellow, azorubine, quinoline-yellow, allura red, and Sudan II) and other plant materials (safflower, marigold, and turmeric) is very common.…”

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Fast tracking of adulterants and bacterial contamination in food via Raman and infrared spectroscopies: paving the way for a healthy and safe world

Sen¹,

Karthikeyan²,

Prabhakar³

et al. 2022

Sens. Diagn.

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A Systematic Review on the Effect of Saffron Extract on Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Experimental Animal Models

A Systematic Review on the Effect of Saffron Extract on Lipid Profile in Hyperlipidaemic Experimental Animal Models

Climate and management factors influence saffron yield in different environments

Fast tracking of adulterants and bacterial contamination in food via Raman and infrared spectroscopies: paving the way for a healthy and safe world

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