Capparis spinosa L. (Caper) fruit extract in treatment of type 2 diabetic patients: A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Improved Lipid Profile Associated with Daily Consumption of Tri‐Sura‐Phon in Healthy Overweight Volunteers: An Open‐Label, Randomized Controlled Trial

“…In recent years, there has been a growing interest in natural bioactive compounds (especially plant-derived antioxidants) that may protect humans from the aforementioned diseases. Some traditional medicinal plants that possess antioxidant activity and contain high amounts of phenolics are green tea (Camellia sinensis) [7], Salvia officinalis [8], Melissa officinalis [9], and Capparis spinosa [10]. These plants have been clinically proven to reduce the development of hyperlipidaemia and type 2 diabetes.…”

Novel insight into wound healing properties of methanol extract of Capparis ovata Desf. var. palaestina Zohary fruits

“…Natural antioxidants of plant origin are generally classified as vitamins, phenolic compounds or flavonoids . The antioxidant properties of Caper fruits are induced by vitamin C, tocopherols, phenolic compounds and carotenoids …”

Inhibitory Effect of Capparis spinosa Extract on Pancreatic Alpha-Amylase Activity

“…Rahmani et al and Huseini at el. showed fruit extract of C. spinosa (400 mg three times/day for two months) can significant decreased fasting blood glucose, glycosylated hemoglobin and triglyceride in diabetic patients [20,21]. This study investigated for the first time the inhibitory effect of C. spinosa ethanol extract on α-amylase activity.…”

“…C. spinosa has been extensively studied in the control of blood glucose [19]. Several clinical studies have evaluated the chronic effects of C. spinosa and C. spinosa extracts in subjects suffering from type 2 diabete [20,21].…”