The saffron extract and two of
its main ingredients crocin and crocetin, improved
memory and learning skills in ethanol-induced learning
behavior impairments in mice and rats. Oral
administration of saffron may be useful as treatment for
neurodegenerative disorders and related memory
impairment (Jagdeep et al., 2009; Abe and Saito, 2000;
Abe, 1994; Sigura et al., 1995).