Fitoterapia. 2002 Jul; 73(4): 351-2.

Hyperglycemic effect of leaves of Mimosa pudica Linn.

Amalraj T, Ignacimuthu S.

Entomology Research Institute, Loyola College, Chennai-600 034, India.

Ethanolic extract of Mimosa pudica leaves given by oral route to mice at a dose of 250 mg/kg showed a significant hyperglycemic effect.