The Health Benefits Of Mimosa Pudica (Touch Me Not) Plant

Mimosa pudica is the botanical of a plant that is commonly called touch me not, sensitive plant and humble plant. The most fascinating parts of this plant are the leaves which close or droop when touched or at night. This is what it is best known for and what gives it its name. It is known as padimo in Yoruba, meaning close or put your laps together.

Mimosa pudica grows in every part of the world but is native to Central and South America. It is considered a weed because of its invasive nature. Like most plants that are considered grass or weed despite their various medicinal properties and uses, Mimosa pudica is used to effectively treat many ailments traditionally because of the various active components it has. All the parts are commonly used especially the leaves and roots.

Some of the medicinal properties of Mimosa pudica are:

• Antioxidant
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antibacterial
• Anti-fungal
• Anti-viral
• Anti-fertility
• Hepatoprotective
• Hypoglycemic
• Antivenom
• Anti-parasitic
• Sedative
• Tonic
• Astringent
• Antidepressant
• Anticonvulsant
• Aphrodisiac
• Diuretic
• Analgesic

Medicinal uses of Mimosa pudica:

1. To treat diabetes
2. To lower blood pressure levels
3. To treat jaundice and liver issues
4. To promote wound healing
5. To treat chronic inflammatory issues like arthritis and osteoarthritis
6. To heal piles and hemorrhoids
7. To treat dysentery and diarrhea
8. To boost male sexual potency
9. To treat stomach issues
10. To heal ulcers
11. To treat respiratory issues like asthma, coughs, sinus, etc.
12. To kill intestinal worms
13. To treat bites from snakes, scorpion, spiders and insects (roots)
14. To treat skin issues like itches, boils, sores, etc.
15. To treat sleep disorders like sleeplessness and insomnia
16. To promote hair growth and treat hair loss
17. To reduce heavy menstrual flow
18. To set bones and heal fractures faster
19. To treat toothache and for general oral hygiene improvement
20. To treat urinary tract issues
21. To dissolve and expel kidney stones

Despite being a shy and humble plant, Mimosa pudica carries a lot of medicinal weight. There are so many plants that have great medicinal properties and nutritional values which are classified as weeds. This makes most people believe they are pests or are bad for the environment.

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