Safranal

In vitro / Animal

Mechanism of Action

Anxiolytic via GABA-A receptor modulation, anticonvulsant, antioxidant, serotonin reuptake inhibition, antitussive

Research Notes

Anxiolytic effects comparable to diazepam in elevated plus-maze. Anticonvulsant in PTZ-induced seizure models. Contributes to antidepressant effect via serotonin modulation.

Found In 1 Herb

Saffron

Ayurvedic

3D Molecular Structure

Monoterpene aldehyde

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Safranal

Monoterpene aldehydeAromatic plant metabolites with anti-inflammatory properties

Representative pattern: C₁₀H₁₆O

Atoms

Carbon

Oxygen

Hydrogen

Related Compounds (Monoterpene aldehyde)

Citral(1)Citronellal(1)Cuminaldehyde(1)Perillaldehyde(1)

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