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Saffron Stigma Monograph and Therapeutic Compendium

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Saffron Stigma
  • FUNDED $23,825
  • NEEDED $32,107
  • GOAL $55,932
  • FUNDED 43%

Summary

The American Herbal Pharmacopoeia® (AHP) would like to develop an AHP Monograph and Therapeutic Compendium for Saffron Stigma (Crocus sativus L.), a relatively new introduction to the North American supplement marketplace. Saffron is primarily used for supporting healthy moods and reducing symptoms associated with PMS, but also possesses a broad array of health benefits that are supported by both traditional and modern literature. We believe saffron will become a staple in the health food industry and among integrated health care practitioners and educators should they become aware of its many benefits and the science and history that support its uses. The following pages provide a general budget and sponsorship pledge. We hope you will give this your sincere consideration.

Sincerely,

Roy Upton, President
American Herbal Pharmacopoeia

(photo: Safa Daneshvar, Wikipedia)

Table of Contents

Nomenclature

  • Botanical Nomenclature
  • Botanical Family
  • Pharmaceutical Nomenclature
  • Definition
  • Common Names

Identification

  • Botanical Identification
  • Macroscopic Identification
  • Microscopic Identification

Constituents

Therapeutics

Pharmacokinetics

  • Clinical Efficacy and Pharmacodynamics
  • Actions
  • Medical Indications Supported by Clinical Trials
  • Medical Indications Supported by Traditional or Modern Experience
  • Substantiation for Structure and Function Claims
  • Dosages

International Status

History

Commercial Sources & Handling

  • Collection
  • Cultivation
  • Handling and Processing
  • Drying
  • Storage
  • Qualitative Differentiation
  • Adulterants
  • Preparations
  • Environmental Sustainability

Analytical

  • Thin Layer Chromatography (TLC/HPTLC)
  • Quantitative Standards

Safety Profile

  • Side Effects
  • Contraindications
  • Interactions
  • Pregnancy, Mutagenicity, and Reproductive Toxicity
  • Lactation
  • Carcinogenicity
  • Influence on Driving
  • Precautions
  • Overdose
  • Treatment of Overdose
  • Toxicology
  • Classification of the American Herbal Products Association

References

Sponsor

Saffron Stigma Monograph and Therapeutic Compendium

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* Please note: The full sponsorship goal of the Saffron Stigma Monograph and Therapeutic Compendium project is $55,932. If you would like to give the full sponsorship amount, please contact us and we’ll send you an invoice.

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Donation Total: $50.00