<i>Capparis</i> L. (<i>Capparaceae</i>): A Scoping Review of Phytochemistry, Ethnopharmacology and Pharmacological Activities.

ABSTRACT: Capers (Capparis L.), a genus of shrub-like plants within the family Capparaceae, exhibit remarkable ecological adaptability and have long been used in traditional medicine, food, and agroforestry. Phytochemical investigations have identified a wide array of bioactive compounds-including flavonoids, alkaloids, glucosinolates, spermidine derivatives, and other unique secondary metabolites-particularly in species such as C. spinosa and C. decidua. Pharmacological studies have reported diverse biological activities, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, antidiabetic, and antioxidant effects. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the genus, with particular attention to its botanical characteristics, ethnomedicinal relevance, phytochemical

SUBMITTER: Alsharif B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12472821 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature