Mimosa pudica (Mariwont) : medicinal properties in alcoholic extraction

Mimosa pudica (Mariwont) — family Mimosacées.

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This database documents alcoholic (ethanol) extractions of active substances. Our monograph currently lists 21 indications in alcoholic extraction for this species. The monograph draws on 133 scientific references recorded for the species.

Therapeutic indications in alcoholic extraction:

Note: scientific reference excerpts are kept in their original language (most often English), without translation, to respect the source text of publications.

1. Type II diabetes mellitus : Plant part used: Root. Documented pharmacological profile: Metformine-like.
   Selon Palanichamy C (2025) : In the present study, the significant effect of ethanolic extract of MP to scavenge excessive free radicals & alleviate the deleterious effects of alloxan-induced diabetes on the male sexual system of rats was demonstrated. Male sexual dysfunction is considered one of the major consequences of diabetes mellitus. Selon Tunna TS (2014) : on diabetes mellitus & its complications.
2. Bacterial infection : Plant part used: Thorn. Documented pharmacological profile: Streptomycine-like.
   Selon Lakshmibal R (2018) : The microorganisms used in the study were Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Bacillus cereus & Candida albicans. Escherichia coli showed maximum zone of clearance in both the ethanolic & aqueous thorns extracts of M pudica at higher concentrations. Selon Mandal AK (2022) : The plant extract also demonstrated the antibacterial activity against both Gram-positive bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (15 mm) & Bacillus cereus (22 mm) & Gram-negative bacteria Escherichia coli (17 mm) & Klebsiella pneumoniae (16 mm) at 200 mg/mL concentration of extract.
3. Arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatism, oedema : Plant part used: Sheet. Documented pharmacological profile: Ibuprofene-like, Diclofénac-like.
   Selon Chandrashekar DK (2012) : The presence of flavonoids in the ethanolic extract may be contributory to its analgesic & anti-inflammatory activity,. The ethanolic extract of the leaves of Mimosa pudica at the doses of 200 & 400mg/kg was tested for anti-inflammatory & analgesic activity. Selon Prasanna KBR (2009) : Prasanna KBR et al, Antiinflammatory & analgesic activity of aqueous extract of leaves of Mimosa pudica L.

Further indications (including other extraction modes where applicable), dosages, precautions for use and full scientific references are available in the complete monograph.

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