Compr Rev Food Sci Food Saf March 2016 PMID 33371596

Mimosa pudica L., a High-Value Medicinal Plant as a Source of Bioactives for Pharmaceuticals.

Gulzar Muhammad, Muhammad Ajaz Hussain, Ibrahim Jantan, Syed Nasir Abbas Bukhari

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The discussions reflect strong enthusiasm and analytical interest, with posters highlighting the plant's compounds like mimosine and its pharmacological effects, referring to its potential in cancer treatment and drug delivery systems. Words such as 'famous,' 'valuable,' and phrases like 'wide range of pharmacological properties' underscore the perception of the research's importance and broad impact.

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Mimosa pudica L., known for its ornamental thigmonastic and nyctinastic movements, is also a valuable medicinal plant containing bioactive compounds such as mimosine, tannins, steroids, flavonoids, triterpenes, and glycosylflavones, which have been linked to treatments for various health disorders including cancer, diabetes, and infections.
The plant exhibits a wide range of pharmacological properties, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, and hypoglycemic effects, across different parts of the plant, making it significant for pharmaceutical research.
Additionally, the seed-derived polysaccharide glucuronoxylan is used in drug delivery systems due to its high swelling capacity, highlighting the plant's potential in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications; this review emphasizes the exploration of its bioactives and medicinal attributes.

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Mimosa pudica: Botanical Marvel and Medicinal Treasure

Explore the captivating movements of Mimosa pudica and its potential medicinal benefits, including bioactive compounds useful in pharmaceuticals for treating health disorders and advanced drug delivery systems.

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Medicinal Plants: Bioactive Compounds and Pharmacological Benefits

Mimosa pudica L. is renowned for its ornamental movements and medicinal properties. It contains bioactive compounds like mimosine, tannins, flavonoids, and steroids, which exhibit antioxidant, antibacterial…

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