๐ฟ Mimosa Pudica (Touch-Me-Not Plant) – Health Benefits, Uses
Mimosa Pudica is one of the amazing medicinal plants that nature has given us. When we touch this plant, its leaves immediately curl up, hence it is called “Touch-Me-Not”.
Many see it only as a pastime, but in reality, it is a storehouse of medicine bestowed by nature.
๐ฟMimosa Pudica Plant Names (Plant Names in 4 Languages)
English: Touch-Me-Not Plant / Sensitive Plant / Shame Plant / Mimosa Pudica
Hindi (เคนिเคจ्เคฆी): เคฒเค्เคाเคฒु (Lajjalu) / เคुเค-เคฎुเค (Chhui-Mui) / เคฒाเคเคตंเคคी (Lajwanti)
Marathi (เคฎเคฐाเค ी): เคฒाเคाเคฒू (Lajalu) / เคฒाเคเคตंเคคी (Lajwanti)
Telugu (เคคेเคฒुเคु): เคคोเคเคुเค्เคी (Totachukki) / เคฒाเค्เคเคाเคตเคคी (Lajjjฤvati) / เคुเคฏ เคฎूเคฏ เคฎोเค्เค
๐ This plant, which is called like this in many languages, has extensive folk medicinal uses.
๐ฑ Important properties of Mimosa pudica
Antibacterial (power to inhibit microorganisms)
Anti-inflammatory (reduces swelling and pain)
Antiparasitic (reduces stomach worms)
Diuretic (relieves urinary problems)
Soothing properties (reduces stress and anxiety)
๐ Health Benefits of Mimosa Pudika
1. Wounds and Skin Problems
Mashing the leaves into a paste and applying it on wounds stops bleeding. Skin rashes and sores reduce.
2. Swelling and Pain
It is useful in reducing joint pain and swelling.
3. Digestion & Stomach Worms
Powdering the seeds and eating them with honey will kill stomach worms. Digestion improves.
4. For Women's Health
A decoction of the roots is useful in reducing excessive bleeding.
Helps the body recover quickly after childbirth.
5. Urinary Problems
Drinking a decoction made by boiling the roots reduces urinary tract infections.
6. Mental Peace
Reduces anxiety and stress and improves sleep.
7. Diabetes Control
According to some studies, it helps in reducing blood sugar levels.
๐ต How to use Mimosa Pudika
Leaves → Apply the paste on the wounds, or drink the juice (5–10 ml).
Roots → Boil and make a decoction (30–50 ml) and drink it.
Seeds → Powder and mix with honey to get rid of stomach worms.
Whole plant powder → Available in the market in the form of capsules/powder.
⚠️ Precautions
Pregnant women and lactating mothers should not use it.
Excessive use may cause vomiting and constipation.
Those taking diabetes and BP medications should seek medical advice.
✅ Conclusion
Despite its small size, Mimosa pudica (Touch-Me-Not plant) is an amazing medicinal plant that offers many health benefits. It provides natural solutions for wounds, stomach worms, women's health, and mental peace.
If we make this gift of nature a part of our health care, we can live a healthy life.
