Capers are believed to have originated in Central Asia, but they are also native to the Mediterranean, parts of Asia, and South Africa. They are best known for their tart, salty flavor, which makes them popular in many culinary dishes. You may not be aware that they also have important medicinal properties. 

Here are Three Little-Known Facts About Capers:

1. Caper plants as a whole are said to be the richest natural source for quercetin, with capers (the buds!) themselves said to be second only to tea leaves.
2. Among their other important medicinal properties, capers are known in the West for antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, coagulant, antimicrobial, tonic, diuretic, and antispasmodic capabilities.
3. In the East, capers have long been used for their medicinal properties to Move Blood, Clear Damp, Expel Cold, and Kill Worms.

There is more to capers than you might presume! The caper plant is one of the most anciently cultivated and has many important culinary, medicinal, and energetic properties you will want to know more about.

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