The caper, Capparis spinosa, family of capparidaceae is a perennial seedling that grows in the Mediterranean countries. It is spontaneous and it is easy to find it in the cracks of the walls exposed ...

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The caper, Capparis spinosa, family of capparidaceae is a perennial seedling that grows in the Mediterranean countries.

It is spontaneous and it is easy to find it in the cracks of the walls exposed to the sun.

Some species of caper:

• Capparis erythrocarpos
• Capparis ovata
• Capparis decidua

This study analysed antioxidant potential of methanol extracts and the total phenol and flavonoid content of 15 common spices. The caper showed clear effective antioxidant activity for urinary tract infections (1).

The leaves and stems of another species of caper, Capparis erythrocarpos, also belonging to the Capparidaceae family, has anti-arthritic and analgesic effects (2).

In the caper there are flavonoids (kaempferol and quercetin) which exert an antioxidant action.

Caper studies

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(1) In Vitro Antioxidant and Bactericidal Efficacy of 15 Common Spices: Novel Therapeutics for Urinary Tract Infections?  Mickymaray S, Al Aboody MS.  Medicina (Kaunas). 2019 Jun 19;55(6). pii: E289. doi: 10.3390/medicina55060289.

(2) Leaves and stems of Capparis erythrocarpos, more sustainable than roots, show antiarthritic effects.  Twumasi MA, Tandoh A, Mante PK, Ekuadzi E, Boakye-Gyasi ME, Benneh CK, Kumadoh D, Woode E.  J Ethnopharmacol. 2019 Jun 28;238:111890. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2019.111890

 

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