# The Pharmacological Potential of Marantodes pumilum: A Comprehensive Review of Its Medicinal Properties

## TL;DR

This paper reviews the medicinal properties of Marantodes pumilum, highlighting its potential in treating various diseases.

## Contribution

The paper provides a comprehensive review of the diverse pharmacological effects of Marantodes pumilum.

## Key findings

- Marantodes pumilum exhibits phytoestrogenic effects and bone-remodelling properties.
- It has anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-gout, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound-healing effects.
- MP shows potential for cardiovascular benefits and disease prevention.

## Abstract

Marantodes pumilum (MP) is one of the traditional plants to which various medicinal properties are attributed. Studies on the medicinal properties of MP and its characteristics are becoming more extensive and are attracting more and more attention. In this review, the findings on the pharmacological properties of MP have been summarised and analysed. The results show that in addition to its phytoestrogenic effects on the female reproductive system, MP also has bone-remodelling properties, anti-obesity, anti-cancer, anti-gout, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and wound-healing effects, as well as effects on the cardiovascular system. These findings show that MP has great potential for the prevention and complementary treatment of various diseases. However, further research is needed to explore its full clinical potential.