Saffron (Crocus sativus L.): A multi-target phytochemical with potential therapeutic relevance for autism spectrum disorder – A review of pharmacological mechanisms and future perspectives.

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This review suggests that saffron, a natural plant used for centuries, may help support brain health and ease challenges like anxiety, sleep problems, and learning difficulties in autism by calming inflammation, reducing oxidative stress, and helping balance brain signaling—but careful clinical studies in children are still needed before it can be recommended.