[Studies on the pharmacological effects of saffron(Crocus sativus L.)--a review].

OBJECTIVE

Reviewing the studies on the chemical components and medicinal value.

METHODS

Philological method.

RESULTS

Saffron is a conventional effective medicine in improving blood circulation and curing the bruise. The late of evidesnces indicate that saffron possesses anticancer activity against a wide spectrum of tumors, such as leukemia, ovarian carcinoma, colon adenocarcinoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, papilloma, squamous cell carcinoma, and soft tissue sarcoma. It has low biochemical toxic effects on animals. In addition, saffron can be used to cure coronary heart disease and hepatitis, and to promote immunity.

CONCLUSIONS

Saffron is a highly valuable medicine. And producing it in a large quantity has a wide application prosperity.