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Capparis decidua is one of the traditional remedies used for various medicinal treatments in Pakistan. This study presents the determination of proximate composition, amino acids, fatty acids, tocopherols, sterols, glucosinolate and phenolic content in extracts obtained from different aerial parts of C. decidua, as well as their antidiabetic and antioxidant activity. All examined extracts were prominently rich in phenolics and glucosinates, and they showed potent antidiabetic and antihemolytic activity. [Zia-Ul-Haq M, Cavar S, Qayum M, Imran I, de Feo V. Compositional studies: antioxidant and antidiabetic activities of Capparis decidua (Forsk.) Edgew. Int J Mol Sci. 2011;12(12):8846-8861. doi:10.3390/ijms12128846] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257104/ |
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Capparis decidua, climbing, thorny shrub, densely branched, spinous shrub or tree, up to 6 meters in height, is widely used in traditional medicinal system of India, has been reported to possess carminative, tonic, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac, alexipharmic; improves the appetite, antirheumatic, lumbago, hiccough, cough and asthma. It is known as a rich source of alkaloids, phenols, sterols and glycosides. The innumerable medicinal properties and therapeutic uses of Capparis decidua as well as its phytochemical investigations prove its importance as a valuable medicinal plant. [Singh, Pradeep & Mishra, Garima & Srivastava, Shruti & Sangeeta, & Jha, K.K. & Khosa, R.L.. (2011). Capparis decidua-An important medicinal plant: A review of Its Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Properties. Der Pharmacia Letters. 3. 71-82.] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/216409947_Capparis_decidua-An_important_medicinal_plant_A_review_of_Its_Traditional_Uses_Phytochemistry_and_Pharmacological_Properties |