Steinmetz:Capparis
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Capparis spinosa
- Also known as (or relevant to)
- Family
- Capparidaceae
- English Names
- Natural Habitat
- India
- France
- Italy
- Mediterranean countries
- Part(s) Used
- Lignum
- Radix
- Fructus
- Semen
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- Constituent(s)
- rootbark: bitter principle
- rutin; flower bud: capric acid
- pectin
- saponin
- resin
- Action
- flower bud: alterative
- expectorant
- diuretic
- stimulant
- antiscorbutic
- wholesome
- used as a condiment; rootbark: astringent
- diuretic
- tonic
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