Sensitive Plant

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Also known as:  Humble Plant;  Makahiya;  Mori Vivi;  Nidikumba;  Prayer Plant;  Shame Plant;  TickleMe Plant;  Touch-Me-Not

 

Description

Sensitive Plant is a type of Herb native to Brazil.

 

Botanical Name

 Mimosa pudica

 Sensitive Plant is from the Fabaceae family.

 

Part Used

 Root

 Leaves

 Flower

 Bark

 Fruit

 

Health Benefits of Sensitive Plant

Nervous System

 Sensitive Plant may help to prevent Convulsions.  [1]

 Sensitive Plant may alleviate Depression.  [2]

 

Commercial Availability of Sensitive Plant

Oral Products

 Sensitive Plant (leaf) is a constituent of some oral formulas designed to facilitate Sleep.

 

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