Syzygium cumini (L.) skeels: a prominent source of bioactive molecules against cardiometabolic diseases.
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Saffron, a medicinal plant commonly used in Asia, has been shown to have various health benefits such as treatment for coronary artery diseases, hypertension, stomach disorders, dysmenorrhea, and learning and memory impairments. It also has anti-inflammatory, anti-atherosclerotic, antigenotoxic, and cytotoxic activities and shows promising results in antitussive, anticonvulsant, anti-Alzheimer, and depression treatments. The study found that saffron and its components increase glutamate and dopamine levels in the brain and interact with the opioid system to reduce withdrawal syndrome. The results suggest that saffron and its constituents could be promising agents in treating nervous system disorders.