Effects of Crocus sativus Stigma Extract and its Constituents, Crocin and Safranal, on Intact Memory and Scopolamine-Induced Learning Deficits in Rats Performing the Morris Water Maze Task

Background: The electrophysiological and behavioral studies have shown that saffron extract improves memory and learning skills in ethanol-induced learning behavior impairments. Objective: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the possible effects of Crocus sativus aqueous extract stigma and...

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Main Authors: H Hosseinzadeh, T Ziaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institue of Medicinal Plants, ACECR 2006-09-01
Series:Journal of Medicinal Plants
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Online Access:http://jmp.ir/article-1-663-en.html