title: [Pharmacological properties in vitro of various extracts of Mimosa tenuiflora (tepescohuite)].
abstract: The in vitro biological effects of polar extracts of Mimosa tenuiflora (Willd.) Poir. trunk bark (tepescohuite) were studied. Ethyl acetate extract, with a high tannin content, inhibited the growth of different microorganisms. Alkaloids were particularly abundant in the butanol extract and this product strongly inhibited the intestinal peristalsis and produced contraction of uterine and gastric strips of rat and guinea pig. Saponins were detected in butanol and methanol extracts producing hemolysis. The screenings performed showed the diversity of bioactive compounds present in this plant product.
authors.affiliation: Unidad de Investigación en Medicina Tradicional y Desarrollo de Medicamentos, IMSS, México.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Meckes-Lozoya
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Lozoya
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: González
mesh_terms: D000470:Alkaloids / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology; D000818:Animals; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects; D002176:Candida albicans / Q000187:drug effects; D005260:Female; D005748:Gastric Fundus / Q000187:drug effects; D006168:Guinea Pigs; D006461:Hemolysis / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000187:drug effects; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000187:drug effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000302:isolation & purification / Q000494:pharmacology; D010946:Plants, Medicinal / Q000032:analysis; D051381:Rats; D012995:Solubility; D014197:Trees; D014599:Uterus / Q000187:drug effects
chemical_list: D000470:Alkaloids; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010936:Plant Extracts
vernacular_title: Propiedades farmacológicas in vitro de algunos extractos de Mimosa tenuiflora (tepescohuite).