Capparis of India

Evaluation of Hypolipidaemic Activity of Capparis decidua

BACKGROUND The effect of various extracts (50% ethanolic) of Capparis decidua on lipid profile of streptozotocin diabetic rats was studied. PROCEDURE The extract was administered to the diabetic models for 30days. FINDINGS The extract produced a significant (p<0.05) dose-dependent decrease in the levels of total cholesterol (TC), Triacylglycerol (TG), low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LD...

Combining molecular-marker and chemical analysis of Capparis decidua (Capparaceae) in the Thar Desert of Western Rajasthan (india).

The Thar Desert, a very inhospitable place, accommodates only plant species that survive acute drought, unpredictable precipitation, and those can grow in the limited moisture of sandy soils. Capparis decidua is among one of the few plants able to grow well under these conditions. This species is highly exploited and has been naturally taken, as local people use it for various purposes like foo...

Medicinal and food value of Capparis—a harsh terrain plant

Capparis is a dominating genus of the family Capparidaceae. Capparis spp. are xerophytic, growing in a broad range of climatic conditions, such as dry deserts to cooler terrains of mountain either as shrubs, trees or creepers. The female flowers of some of the Capparis species are used as vegetable and fruits are used in pickle production because of their high nutritive ingredients like protein...

Capparis spinosa: a comparative study of raw and processed fruits

Background: Capparis spinosa is used in different countries for prevention and treatment of various diseases. Its fruits are usually used in processed form especially with vinegar. Objective: The aim of the present study was investigating the effect of processing on some phytochemical constituents and biological activities of C. spinosa. Methods: The fruits were processed with grape vinegar. To...

Secondary Metabolites in Four Different Populations of Capparis decidua