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Psychotropic Effects of Saffron: A Brief Evidence-Based Overview of the Interaction Between a Persian Herb and Mental Health Publisher



Moradi K1 ; Akhondzadeh S1
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  1. 1. Psychiatric Research Center, Roozbeh Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Iranian Medical Council Published:2021


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