The Mimosa Pudica Plant And Its Health Benefits

All of us would have heard of the Touch me not plant. As kids we all would have admired playing with it. But did we ever realize that the Touch-me-not (Mimosa Pudica) is a plant with many medicinal properties? This plant is also known as the ‘sensitive plant’, or ‘shy plant’, a flowering, creepy, bushy plant belonging to the legume family. Its botanical name is Mimosa Pudica. Its native is north, central and south America, though it is also seen in Asian countries these days. This plant droops in darkness or when touched or shaken and reopens after some time in the light. This plant is a well-known example of rapid plant movement. 

Mimosa Pudica possesses many medicinal values such as antibacterial, antidepressant, antivenom, anticonvulsant, aphrodisiac, antifertility and other pharmacological properties. Traditionally, these herbs were used to treat urogenital disorders, dysentery, piles, and the sinus.  It is also applied as medicine on wounds. The chemical constituents of this plant include flavonoids, terpenoids, glycosides, alkaloids, and phenols from the leaf extract. The root extract contains fatty acids, essential oils, tannins, amino acids, and phytosterol. These properties add to the herbal value of this plant. Let us understand more about the health benefits of the touch-me-not plant:

Mimosa Pudica is a Natural Healer for Wounds and Cuts 

The healing property of this plant is very effective in relieving pain that is caused due to a cut or wound.  The plant extract is directly applied to the wound for better results.

Helps control Excessive bleeding during Menstruation

Mimosa Pudica plays a role in hormone regulation thereby controlling excessive bleeding during menstruation. Regular use of Mimosa pudica extract with honey has been proven to reduce excessive menstrual bleeding. The root extract of this plant also possesses similar properties. It also helps to ease premenstrual syndrome.

Acts as a cure for Bleeding Piles and Hemorrhoids 

The powdered form of Mimosa Pudica is an effective medicine for piles and hemorrhoids. The plant extract in combination with milk or curd is found to be effective in curing hemorrhoids and excessive bleeding.

Relief from Arthritic Joint pains

Mimosa Pudica has anti-inflammatory properties. This helps get relief from joint pains that originate from arthritis.

The different parts of the plants like leaves, seeds, stem, and roots are extensively used in Ayurvedic treatments in India and herbal medicines in China for ages. In modern days this is made available in the form of supplements. If you are new to this term, you can visit, https://microbeformulas.com/blogs/microbe-formulas/an-intro-to-mimosa-pudica . It gives a better insight into the benefits of Mimosa Pudica plant. You can find the extracts of Mimosa Pudica in capsule and liquid form. 

Effective in controlling blood glucose levels 

As diabetes is an alarming threat to human beings in modern days, many people face the challenge of controlling blood glucose levels. Mimosa Pudica extract helps to release insulin in the right amount thereby controlling the blood glucose levels. Hence diabetes patients take great advantage of this property and it has proven to give a remarkable difference in blood glucose level.  The results are seen within a week or 10 days of use.

Helps to Lower Cholesterol Levels

With a large number of phytochemicals present in the Mimosa Pudica plant, it possesses the property to lower cholesterol levels. It is found to be effective in lowering LDL and increasing HDL levels.

Cures Itching

Considering its antibacterial property, the root extract is used as a cure for itchy skin. 

Natural Anti-Parasite Medicine

Mimosa Pudica plays a major role in gut health. Chronic infections caused by intestinal parasites are associated with irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut syndrome, irregular bowel movements, gastritis, acid reflux, malabsorption, skin diseases, joint pain, food allergies, and decreased immunity. Usage of the Mimosa Pudica plant for its antibacterial properties can effectively kill the parasite build up in our body. 

Treat Insect and Snakebites

Mimosa Pudica plant possesses antivenom property and can be used to effectively fight against the venom of highly poisonous and dangerous snakes like a cobra. To fight insect bites, the paste from leaves extract and stem of the plant can be applied directly.

A solution for Insomnia

This unique plant also possesses certain properties that can induce relaxation to the body and brain. This property is utilized to control stress and anxiety and enhance sound sleep. Thus it acts as an antidepressant as well.

A perfect solution for Hair Loss

Mimosa Pudica plant has properties that enhance new hair cell growth thereby fighting against hair loss. Most of the herbal shampoos contain this plant extract which is effective in treating hair loss and baldness. 

Act as a Diuretic

Mimosa Pudica plant extract is beneficial for patients with high blood pressure as this can be an alternative for the diuretic drug prescribed for them. It is considered a safe, affordable and well-tolerated method to adopt.

Helps to fight against Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis that causes inflammation and sores of the colon can be effectively treated with Mimosa Pudica plant extract. The flavonoids present in the plant extract has the property to reduce inflammation to a great extent.

Possess Anti-Cancer properties

Mimosa Pudica plant possesses no less than eight phytochemicals with anti-cancer properties. Myricetin present in this plant acts as an anti-cancer flavonoid. L-Mimosine, an amino acid acts as an antioxidant that inhibits the growth of lymphatic cancer cells.

Alleviates Asthma symptoms

Asthma, a serious inflammatory lung disease can lead to severe cough, breathing issues and wheezing. Mimosa Pudica plant extract was found to be effective in reducing inflammation and mucous secretion in the lungs associated with asthma.

Apart from the above-mentioned conditions, Mimosa Pudica acts as a liver protectant. It can protect you against the toxicity of heavy metals too. Also, it is effective in treating jaundice, sagging breasts, premature ejaculation, and bone fractures. Mimosa pudica plant extract could also reduce the length of seizures that could otherwise have led to serious convulsions and coma stage. Though known as a sleepy herb, it is a magical medicinal plant too. Any part of this plant can be used to support our health.