Background

Inflammation is a bodily response to injury, akin to the localized swelling and discomfort one might experience from a wound. While this is a necessary aspect of the body’s healing process, excessive or misplaced inflammation can lead to detrimental effects.

One such instance is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), a chronic condition wherein certain parts of the gastrointestinal tract become excessively inflamed, paralleling the discomfort of a persistent wound. A specific variant of IBD, known as ulcerative colitis, is characterized by substantial pain in the digestive tract.

This innovative concept or invention serves as a novel therapeutic solution for IBD. It utilizes saffron, a culinary spice renowned for its flavorful properties and distinctive yellow hue. Scientific research has revealed that