{"product_id":"saffron","title":"Saffron","description":"The genus Crocus is a member of the Iridaceae (subfamily Crocoideae) and consists of about 100 species that occur in the wild. These are mainly found in central-southern Europe (Balkan Peninsula), North Africa, and Western Asia [5]. In some Asian countries, traditional knowledge on saffron healing effects dates from prehistoric periods (12th Century BC) [9,10]. Traditionally, Saffron has been used as a tonic to strengthen the vascular \u0026amp; nervous system and for treatment of depression, insomnia, measles, and dysentery [11]. Chemical determinants of the bitterness, scent, and color of saffron are thought to be derived from terpenoid precursors [6]. Other constituents of saffron include the phenolic acids, such as tannic, gallic, caffeic, cinnamic, chlorogenic, ferulic, and vanillic acids [1]. In particular, picrocrocin, safranal and crocetin (a carotenoid) are powerful phytochemicals that are associated with decreased oxidative stress [7]. Safranal is an antioxidant with radical-scavenger properties, and may be useful as an anticonvulsant and antidepressant [8]. Among the saffron constituents, crocetin has the strongest antioxidant activity (DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl-hydrate)  [7].","brand":"N of 1™ ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43135724716121,"sku":"W010090000","price":15.7,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/nof1.myshopify.com\/products\/saffron","provider":"N of 1™ ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}