Kamalipour M, Jamshidi A, Akhondzadeh S. Antidepressant Effect of
Crocus sativus: an Evidence Based Review. J. Med. Plants 2010; 9 (33) :35-38
URL:
http://jmp.ir/article-1-507-en.html
1- Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
2- Department of Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutics, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj
3- Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Psychiatric Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , s.akhond@neda.net
Abstract: (5057 Views)
Depression is a heterogeneous disorder often manifested with symptoms at the psychological, behavioral and physiological levels. Full remission is achieved in fewer than 50% of patients. Therefore, antidepressant or medications that achieve a better rate of success are urgently needed. Herbal medicine has a long and respected history, and holds a valuable place in the treatment of depression. According to medical studies, saffron can be used to treat depression. This paper reviews the clinical studied regarding the antidepressant effect of saffron
Type of Study:
Review |
Subject:
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutics Received: 2009/11/21 | Accepted: 2010/02/20 | Published: 2010/03/19