Pharmacological and biological overview on Mimosa pudica Linn

In the present study attempts were made to review on active constituents and pharmacological activity of Mimosa pudica Linn belonging to family Mimisace. The whole plant of Mimosa pudica is very useful for various pharmacological and biological activities. Mostly Root and leaves of Mimosa pudica are showed maximum pharmacological activity as anti-diabetic, antitoxin, antihepatotoxin, antioxidant and wound healing activity. The periodic leaf movement factors are reportedly the derivatives of 4-o-(b-D-glucopyranosyl-6-sulphate) gallic acid. Key-Words: Chui mui, Pharmacological action, Phytochemistry Introduction Plants have played a significant role in maintaining human health and improving the quality of human life for thousands of years and have served humans well as valuable components of medicines, seasonings, beverages, cosmetics and dye. Herbal medicine is based on the premise that plants contain natural substances that can promote health and alleviate illness. In recent times, focus on plant research has increased all over the world and a large body of evidence has collected to show immense potential of medicinal plants used in various traditional systems. Today, we are witnessing a great deal of public interest in the use of herbal remedies. Furthermore many western drugs had their origin in plant extract. There are many herbs, which are predominantly used to treat cardiovascular problems, liver disorders, central nervous system, digestive and metabolic disorders. Given their potential to produce significant therapeutic effect, they can be useful as drug or supplement in the treatment / management of various diseases. Herbal drugs or medicinal plants, their extracts and their isolated compound(s) have demonstrated spectrum of biological activities and continued to be used as medicine in folklore or food supplement for various disorders . Syn : Chui mui, Najuk, Lajawanti, Sensitive plant, Touch-shy plant, Varakranta, Vashini, Lajjabate,