Steinmetz:Capparis

General Index (総索引)

Medicinal Effect (薬効一覧)

Capparis spinosa

Also known as (or relevant to) Capparis spinosa Family Capparidaceae English Names Caper bush Natural Habitat India France Italy Mediterranean countries Part(s) Used Lignum Radix Fructus Semen

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