A REVIEW ON A STUDY OF COMPARATIVE ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF MIMOSA PUDICA L. AQUEOUS AND ALCOHOLIC PLANT EXTRACT

The "touch-me-not" plant, Mimosa pudica Linn., is a creeping perennial herb that folds its leaves quickly in reaction to touch. The botanical, phytochemical, pharmacological, and medicinal qualities of M. pudica are all examined in this review. The plant's many medicinal properties are attributed to a variety of bioactive compounds, such as alkaloids, flavonoids, tannins, saponins, and glycosides. In the past, it was used to treat inflammation, diarrhea, wounds, and skin issues. It has antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antidiabetic, and hepatoprotective qualities, according to recent pharmacological studies. Researchers studying plant physiology and environmental adaptation have taken notice of its unique thigmonastic response. These results imply that Mimosa pudica may be a useful natural source for creating antioxidants and anti-hypolipidemic drugs that are both safe and effective. To confirm and improve the bioactive compounds' therapeutic potential, more studies concentrating on their separation, purification, and structural characterization, as well as in vivo pharmacological tests, are advised.