Saffron for mild cognitive impairment and dementia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials

Abstract Background Saffron (stigma of Crocus sativus L.) from Iridaceae family is a well-known traditional herbal medicine that has been used for hundreds of years to treat several diseases such as depressive mood, cancer and cardiovascular disorders. Recently, anti-dementia property of saffron has...

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Main Authors: Zahra Ayati, Guoyan Yang, Mohammad Hossein Ayati, Seyed Ahmad Emami, Dennis Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-11-01
Series:BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies
Subjects:
MCI
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-020-03102-3