Crude drug sample data base

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Crude drug name

Market nameサフラン
Formal nameサフラン
Japanese nameさふらん, Safuran
Latin nameCrocus (JP), Croci Stigma (CP)
English nameSaffron (JP), (CP)
Original plant nameCrocus sativus L., (Saffron), Saffron
Used partClassificationPlant origin
Sub classification stigma
Collection informationJapan, Osaka Pref., Tochimoto Tenkaido Co., Ltd.
Collection date00/00/00
CollectorKatsuko Komatsu
TMPW No.31444

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Collection information
Japan,Osaka Pref.
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Scientific information data base

Common nameサフラン, Xihonghua, Crocus (JP18), Croci Stigma (CP2020), Saffron (JP18), (CP2020)
Synonyms番紅花
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Original plant nameCrocus sativus Linn., (Safuran)
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Family nameIridaceae
Used partstigma
Quality for selectionThe less pollen or smaller the base of stigma (yellow colored), the better the quality. The aged one is not good. (TN)
Official compendiumJP XVIII, CP (2020 ed.)
Clinical applicationAs a tranquilizer, painkiller and emmenagogue, Xihonghua is applied for mental disease, dysmenorrhea, menstrual disorder and amenorrhea.
Medical systemTraditional Chinese medicine
Drug effect in
traditional medicine
Traditional
classification
Drugs for invigorating blood circulation
Beneficial effect[Property and Flavor] Neutral; sweet.
[Meridian Tropism] Heart and liver meridians.
[Actions] To activate blood to resolve stasis, cool the blood to remove toxin, relieve depression and tranquilize the mind.
[Indications] Amenorrhea, aggregation and accumulation, postpartum stasis and obstruction, macula and papule caused by warm toxin, doldrums, stuffiness and oppression, fnght palpitations and manic psychosis.
Chemical constituentMonoterpenoids
(*C1,C2):
Picrocrocin, Safranal, Pinene, Cineole

Carotenoids
(*C1):
Crocin (Crocetin digentiobiose ester), Crocetin gentiobiose glucose ester, Crocetin diglucose ester, Crocetin gentiobiose ester, Crocetin glucose ester, alpha-Carotene, beta-Carotene, gamma-Carotene, Lycopene

Chemical structure


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Pharmacological effectUterus excitation.
DNA sequenceAB017325; Traditioal Medical & Parmaceutical Database.
Classical reference
(Chinese Herbal Classic "Zhenglei bencao")
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DiseaseAmenorrhea, Menorrhalgia, Intra-abdominal tumor, Dystocia, Dead fetus, Swelling and pain due to contusion, Pyogenic dermatosis, Anginal pain
Formulation
Related drugsSafflower
ReferencesJP18: The 18th edition of the Japanese Pharmacopoeia.
CP2020: Pharmacopoeia of the People's Republic of China 2020 edi.
C1)The Encyclopedia of Wakan-Yaku with Color Pictures Vol. II, pp 113-116.
C2)Outline of Pharmacognosy, a Textbook, p 332.
RemarksIn Mediterranean region, Saffron has been used as a spice since before Christ. Dioscorides listed it as Krokos in "De Materia Medica". It was introduced from India to China during the Tang Dynasty (the middle of the 7th century) and listed in "Men Bao Ben Cao" (Sung Dynasty) under the name of Yujinxiang (Jap. name: Ukonkō).
Last renewal date2023/04/24