Phytochemical analysis of Capparis spinosa L in Palestine

Abstract

This study aims to shed light on the plant (Capparis spinosa L.), belonging to the family (Capparidaceae) found in Palestine, in terms of the chemical composition of its leaves, flowers, buds, fruits, and roots.The chemical study of various extracts of leaves, flowers, buds, fruits and roots (Capparis spinosa L.) for biologically active compounds was carried out using several types of specific chemical reactions and based on the color change of the dye before and after treatment with special reagents, the identity of the active substance was determined.As a result of the chemical study of the various extracts, the presence of the following active substances was proven for the first time.Anthraquinones derivatives, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, phenols, flavonoids, terpenoids, amino acids and coumarins in the leaves, flowers, buds, fruits and roots of the plant (Capparis spinosa L.), widespread in Palestine.