Medical Toxicology Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Department of Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Curr Pharm Des. 2021;27(46):4693-4698. doi: 10.2174/1381612827666210920150855.
Crocus sativus L. (Iridaceae), known as saffron, is widely used as a coloring agent, food additive, and medicinal spice. Saffron can be beneficial for treating convulsions, tumors, oxidative-related diseases, inflammation, memory impairments, and depression. These effects are due to its chemical components like anthocyanins, flavonoids and terpenoids. Saffron has been shown to be of benefit for treating skin diseases as a result of its anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, depigmenting, and repairing activities. Therefore, it is used for formulating various lotions, creams, and cosmetics emulsions, namely sunscreens, moisturizers, and anti-spot and anti-aging products. In this review, we have presented various skin protective effects of saffron and its components.
藏红花（鸢尾科），又称番红花，被广泛用作着色剂、食品添加剂和药用香料。藏红花可用于治疗惊厥、肿瘤、氧化相关疾病、炎症、记忆障碍和抑郁。这些作用是由于其化学成分，如类黄酮和萜类化合物。藏红花具有抗氧化、抗菌、脱色和修复作用，因此被用于配制各种洗液、乳膏和化妆品乳液，如防晒霜、保湿霜、祛斑和抗衰老产品，可用于治疗皮肤病。在这篇综述中，我们介绍了藏红花及其成分的各种皮肤保护作用。
