Phytochemical screening of Capparis zeylanica

One important member of the Capparidaceae family is Capparis zeylanica Linn.plant in the Ayurvedic system of medicine, where it is used as a "Rasayan" drug. This plant has been reported to possess a range of pharmacological activities, including antioxidant, antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and immunostimulant properties. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine in India, Capparis zeylanica L is valued for its rejuvenating effects. Numerous bioactive substances, including fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, vanillic acid, ferulic acid, and p-coumaric acid, have been found in the plant according to phytochemical investigation. The plant's phytochemical profile was recently further expanded by the isolation of a novel substance, E-octadec-7-en-5-ynoic acid, from the root portion.The present study aims to summarize the current knowledge on the phytoconstituents and pharmacological activities of Capparis zeylanica Linn., highlighting its potential as a valuable medicinal plant