Ceylon caper (Capparis zeylanica)

In Ayurvedic medicine the Ceylon caper is
used as a Rasayana - a herb which has multiple beneficial effects on the whole
body. The bark of the roots is most often used. It has recently been
investigated as an antidiarrhoeal herb, useful in the treatment of cholera and
diseases with similar effects.

The leaves, buds and young
fruits of capers are said to contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and
immuno-stimulant compounds. They are a good source of many of the same
beneficial substances as are found in cabbage, kale and broccoli. The flower
buds are often eaten pickled. Drawings of Indian plants and trees later named at the Royal Botanical Gardens Kew.