Capparum, Capers
Classical western names include: cynosbaton, capria, coracos melon, ophioscordon, ophiostaphylon, petraia, holophyton, aeichloron, hippomanes, trichomanes
Karira, Apatra (Ayurveda)
Kabar, Kabar-ul-Hindi (Unani)
Chengan (Siddha)
Lao Shu Gua (TCM)
Karira, Apatra (Ayurveda)
Kabar, Kabar-ul-Hindi (Unani)
Chengan (Siddha)
Lao Shu Gua (TCM)
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Gart der Gesundheit, Cuba, 1485
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Krauterbuch, Lonitzer, 1578
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Flora von Deutschland (14), Kohler, 1883
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Botanical name:
Capparis spinosa Round and Pointed Leaf varieties were known Parts used: Root-bark; Caper fruit are mostly used as food Temperature & Taste: Warm, dry. Pungent, Bitter, Sour cuts, opens, cleanses, binds Classifications: 4f. SPLENETIC |
Capers, Lustgarten der Gesundtheit, Ryff, 1546
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Uses:
1. Clears Phlegm, Moves the Blood, Resolves Swelling:
-Scrofula
2. Clears Damp, Opens Obstructions, Resists Melancholy:
-pain, swelling and hardness of the Spleen
3. Clears Wind-Damp, Promotes Urine, Eases Pain:
-Arthritis, Rheumatic Arthritis
4. Moves the Blood, Promotes Menstruation, Relieves Pain:
-Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea
5. Kills Worms
6. Externally:
-applied topically to Swellings, Skin Eruptions
Dose:
Powder: 1–3 grams
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Corrective:
... available in PRO version
Powder: 1–3 grams
Comment:
... available in PRO version
Corrective:
... available in PRO version
Main Combinations:
1. Melancholy and Dampness of the Spleen, Caper root bark with ... available in PRO version
2. Hardness of the Spleen:
i. without Fever, Caper root bark with ... available in PRO version
ii. decoct Caper root bark with ... available in PRO version
3. Dysuria from atony, Caper root bark with ... available in PRO version
4. Oil of Capers, for Hardness, Pain and Swelling of the Spleen, Caper root bark with ... available in PRO version
5. Fomentation for Hemorrhoids: Caper root bark with ... available in PRO version
Major Formulas
Syrup to Purge all Humors of Frankfurt
Cautions:
1. 'It disturbs the belly, it is bad for the stomach, and it is thirst making, but when eaten boiled, it is more wholesome than raw.' (Dioscorides)
Main Preparations used:
Compound Oil of Capers, Troches of Capers, Extract of the Root Bark
1. 'It disturbs the belly, it is bad for the stomach, and it is thirst making, but when eaten boiled, it is more wholesome than raw.' (Dioscorides)
Main Preparations used:
Compound Oil of Capers, Troches of Capers, Extract of the Root Bark
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'This plant is widely distributed, being found in Afghanistan, West Asia, Europe, North Africa, Australia, and the Sandwich Islands. The common Indian and Oriental form, Var. 3 of Hooker's Indian Flora, grows on the Mahableshwar Hills. Caper bark does not appear to have been known as a medicine to the Hindus until introduced by the Mahometans, but another species of Capparis, C. aphylla, very common in India, and having somewhat similar properties, has a Sanskrit name (Karfra), and its berries are used by the natives. Capparis is mentioned by both Greek and Latin writers, and its medicinal properties were probably made known to the Arabs through them. The Syrian name is Kabar and the Turkish Kabarish; in Persia it is called Kabar and Kiirak.
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The author of the Makhzan-el-Adwiya gives a good description of the plant, and says that the root bark is the most active part, and generally used. He considers it to be hot and dry, and to act as a detergent and astringent, expelling cold humors; it is therefore recommended in palsy, dropsy, and gouty and rheumatic affections; the juice of the fresh plant is directed to be dropped into the ear to kill worms, just as Cleome juice is used in India; all parts of the plant are said to have a stimulating and astringent effect when applied externally. Ainslie mentions the drug as an imported article, and notices its use as an external application to malignant ulcers.' (Vegetable Materia Medica of Western India, Dymock, 1885)
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