Volume : 12, Issue : 11, November – 2025

Title:

A MARVEL OF NATURE: PHARMACOLOGICAL AND PHYTOCHEMICAL INSIGHTS OF MIMOSA PUDICA

Authors :

Prathamesh Jayant Suryawanshi , Harishkumar K Rathod , Dr Swati P Deshmukh

Abstract :

Mimosa pudica is a small perennial herb well known for its sensitivity to touch, earning it the popular name “Touch-me-not plant.” It belongs to the family Fabaceae and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of India. The plant is of great medicinal importance and has been traditionally used in Ayurveda and folk medicine.
All parts of the plant — leaves, roots, and seeds — possess significant therapeutic value. The leaves are known for their wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, while the roots show antimicrobial and antifertility activities. Phytochemical studies have revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, glycosides, and phenolic compounds that are responsible for its medicinal actions.
Modern research has reported that Mimosa pudica exhibits antioxidant, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, and antimicrobial effects. Because of its wide range of pharmacological activities and natural availability, it has gained attention as a potential source for developing herbal medicines. Therefore, Mimosa pudica serves as an important medicinal plant with promising health benefits and research potential for future drug discovery.
Keywords :- Mimosa pudica, Touch-me-not plant, Fabaceae, medicinal plant, phytochemicals, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, antifertility, hepatoprotective, Ayurveda, herbal medicine.

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Prathamesh Jayant Suryawanshi et al., A Marvel Of Nature: Pharmacological And Phytochemical Insights Of Mimosa Pudica, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2025; 12(11).

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