Crude Drug: Saffron
Biological Source Crocus sativus
Family Iridaceae
Official used part Dried stigmas
Major Marker Constituent Crocin; safranal
Constituentclass Carotenoids/volatile oil
Pharmacognostic traditional use Flavoring/coloring; traditional use
Drug Type Stigma
Scientific Name Crocus sativus
Category Flower drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.