 The researchers examined the essential oils of Crocus sativus, which are derived from the flower buds of the species. They found that the oils contained forone, R-2, 2-dimethyl 1, 3-dioxylene 4-methanol, isopropyl palmitate, dihydro-beta-ionone, saffronil, trans-beta-ionone, for ketoisophorone, and 1-icocinol. Additionally, they identified crocin, picrocrocin, crocitin, and saffronil as unique compounds present in the species. Furthermore, the researchers also measured the antioxidant activity of the species, finding that it contains significant amounts of natural antioxidants. Finally, they tested the effects of the aqueous extract on blood clotting and found that it could significantly prolong the partial thromboplastin time, PT, and activated partial thromboplastin time, APTT, suggesting that it may be useful for treating diabetes. This article was authored by Aziz Dryoish, Attica Ailey, Nadia Handak, and others. We are article.tv, links in the description below.