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Mimosa ophthalmocentra Mart ex Benth (Jurema de embira) and Abelmoschus esculentus Linn (okra), are used without treatment of cough, bronchitis, inflammations, infections and as cicatrization. Proof of the use of medicinal plants is necessary to define patterns of composition of their origins. Carry out a characterization of plant drugs obtained from Mimosa ophthalmocentra and Abelmoschus esculentus and to preliminarily evaluate the safety of use. As leaves of M. oftalmocentra and the fruits of A. esculentus were collected, dehydrated, pulverized and separated in different size of pieces. The mineral composition performed by X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. The centesimal composition was performed by the methods suggested by Adolfo Lutz Institute. The physical-chemical characterization and fingerprinting performed by thermo-analytical (TG, DTA and CG / MS-Pir) and phytochemical analyzes (Polyphenols, Flavonoids and Tannins). The biological study was evaluated by pharmacological screening, lethal dose determination, Abnormal Contortion Test and hemolysis. The mineral analyzes showed a calcium content of approximately 66%, followed by the elements K, Cl, S, Fe, Mg, P, Si and Mn in a lower concentration. The centesimal composition showed about 60% carbohydrates, 2 to 9% lipids and approximately 16% proteins. Thermal data and pyrograms were significant in the analyzed vegetables. The biological analyzes suggest low toxicity of both plants under study and a possible antinoceptive and antiinflammatory action of M. ophthalmocentra.