Scientific Name : Mimosa pudica L.

Common Name : Ben-Lajak E-SensitivePlant H-Lajalu K-NaachigeMulluGida M-Thottavadi San-Lajjalu T-Totalchinungi Te-MuttavapulagamuChettu

Chemical Composition : Tanin, Mimosine

Tanin : Used for medical purpose

This chemical structure of mimosine, not used in medical purpose

Parts Used : Roots and leaves

Medicinal Use

• The roots and leaves are used to treat urinary complaints, piles, fistula, scorpion sting, glandular swelling, sinus and to purify blood.
• Mimosa can reduce the onset of baldness. Due to its ability to promote healthy cell growth, used in shampoos, creams, capsules, and soaps.
• In Ayurvedic and Unani medicine, Mimosa pudica root is used to treat bilious fevers, piles, jaundice, leprosy, dysentery, uterine complaints, inflammations, burning sensation, fatigue, asthma, leucoderma, and blood diseases.
• In Western medicine, Mimosa root is used for treating insomnia, irritability, menorrhagia, hemorrhoids, skin wounds, and diarrhea.
• It is also used to treat whooping cough and fevers in children, and there is some evidence to suggest.
• Mimosa is effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Note : This has been compiled from various sources.