It is aromatic and can be used in many recipes, such as tomato-based pasta dishes and fish main courses.

Capers reduce bloating and have significant anti-rheumatic action. In Ayurvedic medicine, it is recorded as a hepatic stimulant and protector, improving liver function.

There are also reports of its action against arteriosclerosis, as a diuretic, kidney disinfectant, and anthelmintic.