Tropical Plant Research
An International Journal by Society for Tropical Plant Research
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2022, VOLUME 9 ISSUE 1Pages: 27-30
Medico-socio-religious uses of Capparis zeylanica L.
Nilamani Dikshit*, Taranisen Panda and Dinesh Chand
*ICAR- Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Gwalior road, Jhansi-284003, Uttar Pradesh, India
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In the present study, distribution, morphology, biological activity, nutritional value, and traditional usage of Capparis species in general and Capparis zeylanica L. in particular are described. Different plant species are utilized in various Ayurvedic medicine formulations. Ancient texts including Shushrut, Dhanwantri, Nighantu, Kshem Kutulhan, and Madanpal highlight the medicinal benefits of Capparis. The paper presents the morphological characteristics and biological activity of the underused climber Capparis zeylanica for ethnomedicinal and socio-religious purposes.
In the present study, distribution, morphology, biological activity, nutritional value, and traditional usage of Capparis species in general and Capparis zeylanica L. in particular are described. Different plant species are utilized in various Ayurvedic medicine formulations. Ancient texts including Shushrut, Dhanwantri, Nighantu, Kshem Kutulhan, and Madanpal highlight the medicinal benefits of Capparis. The paper presents the morphological characteristics and biological activity of the underused climber Capparis zeylanica for ethnomedicinal and socio-religious purposes.
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