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Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews, 2024; 2(10): 32-35

Role of Za‘frān in the Prevention and Control of NCDs: A Review

Author Name: Shehilla, Abdul Haseeb Ansari

1. PG Scholar, Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib, National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

2. Professor, Department of Tahaffuzi wa Samaji Tib, National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Saffron, a natural substance, has been traditionally used for centuries to address a range of disorders. It is obtained from the dried stigmas of the Crocus sativus plant, belonging to the Iridaceae family.</p>

<p><strong>Objective:</strong> To explore the role of saffron in preventing and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).</p>

<p><strong>Methods</strong>: By exploring Unani classical books, NCBI articles, PubMed, Google Scholar, etc.</p>

<p><strong>Results</strong>: The results illustrated the role of<em> Za&lsquo;frān </em>as <em>Dāfi&lsquo;-i-Tashannuj</em> (anti-spasmodic), <em>Dāfi&lsquo;-i-Maraḍ-i-Alzhā&rsquo;imar</em> (anti-alzheimer), <em>Dāfi&lsquo;-i-Afsurdagī</em> (anti-depressant), <em>Dāfi&lsquo;-i-Siman Mufriṭ</em> (anti-obesity), hypoglycemic and <em>Dāfi&lsquo;-i-Maraḍ Dhayābīṭus</em> (anti-diabetic) effects, besides other functions.</p>

<p><strong>Conclusion</strong>: This study suggests that saffron, due to its diverse medicinal benefits, could play a significant role in the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases.</p>

Keywords

Za‘frān; Dāfi‘-i-Tashannuj (anti-spasmodic); Dāfi‘-i-Maraḍ-i-Alzhā’imar (anti-alzheimer); Dāfi‘-i-Afsurdagī (anti-depressant); Dāfi‘-i-Siman Mufriṭ (anti-obesity); Dāfi‘-i-Maraḍ Dhayābīṭus (anti-diabetic).