Background: 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.
Objective: To explore the role of saffron in preventing and managing non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
Methods: By exploring Unani classical books, NCBI articles, PubMed, Google Scholar, etc.
Results: The results illustrated the role of Za‘frān as Dāfi‘-i-Tashannuj (anti-spasmodic), Dāfi‘-i-Maraḍ-i-Alzhā’imar (anti-alzheimer), Dāfi‘-i-Afsurdagī (anti-depressant), Dāfi‘-i-Siman Mufriṭ (anti-obesity), hypoglycemic and Dāfi‘-i-Maraḍ Dhayābīṭus (anti-diabetic) effects, besides other functions.
Conclusion: 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.
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).
. Role of Za‘frān in the Prevention and Control of NCDs: A Review. Indian Journal of Modern Research and Reviews. 2024; 2(10):32-35
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