Caper Bush
Capparis spinosa
A Mediterranean bud (the pickled 'caper') studied for antioxidant and liver support.
Traditional use (biblical-near-eastern): A Mediterranean bud (the pickled 'caper') studied for antioxidant and liver support.
A Mediterranean bud (the pickled 'caper') studied for antioxidant and liver support.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A Mediterranean bud (the pickled 'caper') studied for antioxidant and liver support.
Evidence strength: limited human.
- See the evidence level above
- A food; generally safe in culinary amounts.
- Pregnant/breastfeeding people without medical advice
A food; generally safe in culinary amounts.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.