Qualitative Phytochemical Screening and In Vitro Thrombolytic Activity of Capparis Decidua Edgew. Fruit

The study investigated the in vitro thrombolytic activity of Capparis decidua fruit, commonly used in traditional medicine and as a food ingredient in Rajasthan. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, phenol, phlobatanin, amino acids, and carbohydrates, but not saponin, tannins, steroids, or cardiac glycosides. Methanolic extracts of the fruit showed significant clot lysis activity, with percentages of 23.16±1.26 and 32.39±2.10, compared to streptokinase and distilled water controls. While these findings suggested potential anti-thrombotic benefits, further research, including large-scale clinical studies, was needed to confirm the in vivo efficacy of C. decidua fruits as a dietary supplement for preventing thrombotic cardiovascular diseases.