• Supports digestive health and helps eliminate intestinal parasites
• Helps relieve diarrhea, stomach discomfort, and gut inflammation
• Provides moderate anticancer support with cytotoxic and antioxidant potential
• Supports wound healing and skin repair
• Helps reduce inflammation and soothe body irritation
• Supports urinary comfort and bladder balance
• Helps calm nerves, stress, and mild anxiety
• Supports liver detoxification and toxin elimination
• Provides general wellness and antioxidant support
 
 
Mimosa pudica, known as the Sensitive Plant or Touch-Me-Not, is widely used in Ayurveda and Southeast Asian traditional medicine. The plant is especially known for its antiparasitic, anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and digestive-soothing properties. Traditionally, it is used to treat diarrhea, intestinal worms, skin wounds, urinary problems, and inflammation.
Preclinical studies indicate that Mimosa pudica contains bioactive compounds with moderate anticancer potential, showing cytotoxic effects against several cancer cell lines. Traditional medicinal systems also use the plant to calm the mind, soothe irritation, promote wound healing, and support detoxification.
The entire plant—leaves, roots, and seeds—is used medicinally, with the leaves being especially active for digestive, skin, and urinary wellness.
 
 
Top Health Benefits
(Listed in order of strongest documented effects for this plant — most effective benefits appear first)
 
1. Antiparasitic & Digestive Cleansing
Strong traditional use for removing intestinal worms and parasites.
Also used to treat diarrhea and cleanse the digestive tract.
 
2. Digestive Support & Gut Healing
Helps soothe stomach irritation, diarrhea, and gut inflammation.
Supports digestive balance and overall gastrointestinal wellness.
 
3. Anticancer and Cellular Protection (Moderate strength)
Preclinical studies show moderate cytotoxic activity against:
Liver cancer (HepG2)
Breast cancer (MCF-7)
Cervical cancer (HeLa)
Leukemia cell lines
These findings indicate antioxidant and antiproliferative activity.
 
4. Wound Healing & Skin Repair
Traditionally used for cuts, wounds, skin injuries, and external inflammation.
 
5. Anti-Inflammatory Support
Helps reduce internal and external inflammation.
Commonly used for joint and tissue discomfort.
 
6. Urinary Tract & Bladder Support
Traditionally taken for urinary discomfort, burning sensations, and mild infections.
 
7. Nervous System Calm & Mood Support
Traditionally used to calm the nerves, ease mild anxiety, and promote mental balance.
 
8. Liver Health & Detoxification
Used to support liver cleansing and reduce toxin buildup.
 
9. General Wellness
Contains antioxidants that support long-term vitality and wellness.
 
 
Traditional Benefits & Uses (Well-Documented)
Intestinal worms and parasites
Diarrhea and digestive imbalance
Skin wounds and external inflammation
Urinary burning or discomfort
Fever and body heat
Mild anxiety and nervous tension
Joint inflammation
Liver cleansing
 
 
Recommended Daily Dosage (Gelatin Capsule Form)
For potent digestive herbs such as Mimosa pudica:
1–2 capsules daily (400–800 mg of dried plant powder),
taken with meals for better tolerance.
 
Important:
Not recommended for pregnant women (uterine-active properties).
Use cautiously with constipation (plant is mildly astringent).
Not a replacement for cancer treatment; evidence is preclinical.