Crocin (crocin) is also known as a-crocin and crocetin. It is a series of ester glycosides combining water-soluble carotenoids crocetin and different sugars. It is one of the main active ingredients of saffron, including crocin -1, crocin -2, crocin -3, crocin-4 and crocetin.It is centrally acting antihypertensive and can prevent atherosclerosis and be of antithrombosis, antiplatelet aggregation, and anti myocardial ischemia.

Crocin/Gardenia Extract is a Gardenia extract that contains crocin I, II, and III, and crocetin, among other compounds.

Crocin, is a natural carotenoid derived the flowers crocus and gardenia. Crocin has been shown to be a potent antioxidant. It has also been shown to have an antiproliferative action against cancer cells in vitro, and also possessing possible antidepressant properties