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Saffron Plant Research Studies

Saffron Plant Research Studies is a research topic within Oncology. Science Explorer counts 5.8k research works in it since 1950. 10.2% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the biomedical properties of saffron (Crocus sativus L.) and its potential use in cancer therapy, chemoprevention, neuroprotection, and treatment of depression. The research covers the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer effects of saffron and its bioactive constituents, such as crocin, safranal, and geniposide.

  • Saffron
  • Crocus sativus L.
  • Crocin
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Cancer
  • Chemoprevention
  • Neuroprotection
  • Depression
  • Pharmacological
Research works
5.8k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
585
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.2%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+19%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
China
29% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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