Botanical Index No. 203

Caper

capparis spinosa

Medicinal Actions

Alterative, Analgesic, Anthelminthic, Antibacterial, Anticystic, Antidote, Antiparalytic, Antiviral, Astringent, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Fungicide, Laxative, Stimulant, Tonic

Primary Conditions Treated

beryllium Aperitif Aphrodisiac Hemostat Adenopathy Aging Anorexia Arthrosis Atherosclerosis Bacteria Bleeding Cancer abdomen bladder colon groin head kidney liver neck spleen uterus Cataract Chill Cirrhosis Cold Cystosis Dengue Dropsy Dysentery Dysmenorrhea Fracture Fungus Gout Headache Hepatosis Induration Infection Infertility Malaria Malta Fever Mycosis Nephrosis Ophthalmia Otosis Pain Paralysis Rheumatism Sclerosis Sciatica Scurvy Scrofula Snakebite Splenomegaly Splenosis Toothache Tuberculosis Tumor Ulcer Uterosis Virus Wart Water Retention

General Dosage

Food farmacy. Brandy, honey, or wine decoctions for liver ailments.

Safety & Contraindications

Not covered. Isothiocyanates in overdose can cause problems.

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