High Quality Saffron Extract Powder 95% Crocetin Cas 27876-94-4
Safranal is an organic compound isolated from saffron, the spice consisting of the stigmas of crocus flowers (Crocus
sativus). It is the constituent primarily responsible for the aroma of saffron.It is believed that safranal is a degradation
product of the carotenoid zeaxanthin via the intermediacy of picrocrocin.Safranal is an effective anticonvulsant shown
to act as an agonist . Safranal also exhibits high antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity, along with cytotoxicity towards cancer cells in vitro. It has also been shown to have antidepressant properties.
Product Name : Safflower Extract
Latin Name: Crocus sativus L
Active Ingredient: crocetin , Safran
Specification:0.3-2% Safranal ,95% crocetin by HPLC
Appearance: Brown red powder
Used part:Flower
Botanical source: Safflower
(1)Saffron Extract's folkloric uses as an herbal medicine are legendary and legion. It was used for its carminative(suppressing cramps and flatulence) and emmenagogic (enhancing pelvic blood flow) properties.
(2)Less hunger,100% reduction in the desire to snack,50%fewer instances of eating between meals,moderate weight loss.
(3)Saffron Extract,better mood,antidepressant effects have been demonstrated.
(4)Saffron Extract has shown promise as a new and alternative treatment for a variety of cancers. Initial research suggests that carotenoids present in Saffron Extract are anticarcinogenic (cancer-suppressing), anti-mutagenic(mutation-preventing), and immunomodulatory.
(5)Saffron Extract use as an antioxidant in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics,and as a food supplement.
(6)Saffron Extract can protect the eye from damage caused by bright sunlight and slow the progress of genetic diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa.
Application
(1). Applied in the food field, it has become a new raw material which used in food and beverageindustry;
(2). Applied in the health product field;
(3). Applied in the pharmaceutical field.