Caper

Pickled unripe flowers of the caper bush (Capparis spinosa L.), which is characterized by its high nutritional value as well as its medicinal properties. Capers are popular in the kitchen, especially for warm meat and pasta dishes, as well as sauces and salads.

Empirical medicine: Metabolic disorders, infections, aphrodisiac.

Studies: Improvement of the liver-lipid profile in metabolic syndrome and diabetes.

Cosmetics: Capparis spinosa extract (INCI)

Vitamins, flavonoids, alkaloids, glucosinolates.

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