Abstract:
Capparis decidua (Forsk) Edgew. Belongs to family Capparaceae, a small much branched tree. The plant possesses anthelmintic, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic, hypolipidemic activity. Pharmacognostic investigation of fresh, powdered and anatomical sections of stem were carried out to determine its macromorphological, micromorphological and chemomicromorphological profiles. Phytochemical investigation indicated the preparation of different extracts using different solvents and different tests were carried out for confirmation of alkaloids, tannins, phenolic compound, flavanoids, steroids, glycosides & carbohydrates. The result of the study can be useful in setting some diagnostic indices for the identification and the preparation of the monograph of the plant.

Keywords: Capparis decidua, Capparaceae, Pharmacognostic, Phytochemical Investigation.