There is increasing evidence that consumption of saffron,a spice derived from the flower of the Crocus savitus plant,has various therapeutic effects,including protection of the central nervous system.These beneficial effects have been widely attributed to the strong antioxidant properties of saffron and its There is increasing evidence that consumption of saffron, a spice derived from the flower of the Crocus savitus plant, has various therapeutic effects, including protection of the central nervous system. These beneficial effects have been widely attributed to the strong antioxidant properties of saffron and its