antimicrobial

Mimosa Pudica: The Sensitive Plant with Potential Health Benefits Mimosa pudica, also known as the “sensitive plant” or “touch-me-not,” is a creeping annual or perennial herb in the pea family that is native to South America and Central America but is now commonly found in many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. The plant is characterized by small, pink, globe-shaped flowers and highly sensitive compound leaves that fold inward and droop when touched or exposed to environmental conditions....

Coptis Chinese Coptis chinensis, also known as Chinese goldthread or huanglian, is a medicinal plant that is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years to treat a wide range of conditions, including digestive disorders, infections, and inflammation. In recent years, huanglian has been the subject of numerous studies exploring its potential therapeutic benefits. One study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2017 investigated the antimicrobial effects of huanglian and found that it was effective against a range of bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains....