MUMBAI, India, May 29 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641061761 A) filed by Ranganathan Srinivasan; Yuvaraj AR; Snehamayee Mahapatra; Prasanth S; Ramachandran B; Dr. R. Saravanan; Dr. Rajaganapathy Kaliyaperumal; E. Elavarasi; Dr. Lavanya Babu; and N. Jayaramakani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on May 15, for 'formulation and evaluation of herbal elixir using extracts of azadirachta indica and mimosa pudica.'
Inventor(s) include Ranganathan Srinivasan; Yuvaraj. Ar; Snehamayee Mahapatra; Prasanth. S; Ramachandran. B; Dr. R. Saravanan; Dr. Rajaganapathy Kaliyaperumal; E. Elavarasi; Dr. Lavanya Babu; and N. Jayaramakani.
The application for the patent was published on May 29, under issue no. 22/2026.
According to the abstract released by the Intellectual Property India: "The creation and assessment of a herbal elixir utilizing extracts of Mimosa pudica (Touch-me-not) and Azadirachta indica (Neem) for their antibacterial activity against UTI-causing microorganisms is the main focus of this work. Among the most prevalent bacterial illnesses are urinary tract infections (UTIs), which frequently necessitate long-term antibiotic treatment that may result in resistance and unfavorable side effects. To find bioactive components such flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids, and glycosides, the plant materials were extracted using the appropriate solvents and then exposed to phytochemical screening. To guarantee stability, palatability, and effectiveness, the herbal elixir was created utilizing standardized extracts and appropriate excipients. Physical attributes (color, odor, pH, and viscosity), stability investigations, and microbiological limit tests were among the evaluation criteria. Using in vitro techniques like agar well diffusion against common uropathogens like Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, and Klebsiella pneumoniae, the antibacterial activity was evaluated. With inhibition zones similar to those of conventional antibiotics, the results showed the formulation's strong antimicrobial efficacy. The combination of the two plant extracts increased the elixir's overall effectiveness. According to the study's findings, the prepared herbal elixir is a viable substitute for treating UTIs since it provides a safe, effective, and natural treatment option with a lower chance of adverse effects and resistance."
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