A Review on Taxonomy, Ethnobotanical Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities of Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. (Caesalpiniaceae)

Abstract

Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. has been widely studied, although it still has the potential to be explored, because it comprises a variety of chemical compounds which have diverse biological activities. The species have, variety of chemical compounds that are present, emphasizing the importance of quality control to distinguish the species. The phytochemicals have importance for their effects on inflammation, anti-microbial, anti-diabetic, anti-oxidant activity especially the Alzheimer’s Disease. In addition, other pharmacological efficacious, such as epilepsy, dizziness, cardiovascular diseases demonstrated a great potential for using Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. in therapeutics.