The plant is known as the 'shy queen', helps calm the nerves and protect the heart.
Mimosa pudica, also known as sensitive plant, is a familiar plant to Vietnamese people.
Not only impressive for its ability to be "shy" when touched, the mimosa plant is also known as a precious medicinal herb in traditional medicine with many amazing health benefits.
Helps calm and relieve stress
The active ingredients in the Mimosa pudica plant have a sedative effect, helping to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve sleep quality. This is a great natural solution for people who often have insomnia, difficulty sleeping, or have sleep problems. You can boil 10-15g of the whole dried Mimosa pudica plant to get water to drink before going to bed.
Research shows that chasteberry has the ability to inhibit central nervous system activity, helping to prevent and reduce seizures. Some studies indicate that active ingredients in chasteberry can help improve symptoms of Parkinson's disease, such as tremors, muscle stiffness, and difficulty with movement.
Strengthen bone and joint health
Mimosa pudica contains active ingredients that have natural pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, helping to reduce joint pain, back pain, and muscle pain. With pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory effects, Mimosa pudica is used as a supportive therapy for the treatment of arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
Some studies show that the active ingredients in the Mimosa pudica plant can help increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis. To reduce joint pain, you can use fresh Mimosa pudica leaves, wash them, crush or grind them and apply them to the painful area. You can combine this with roasting dried Mimosa pudica leaves and applying a hot compress.
Support treatment of some respiratory diseases
Mimosa pudica contains active ingredients that can thin phlegm, making it easier to expel, thereby effectively reducing coughs. Therefore, Mimosa pudica is often used to support the treatment of respiratory diseases such as sore throat, bronchitis, helping to relieve uncomfortable symptoms.
Several scientific studies have shown that the active ingredients in Mimosa pudica can help reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks. In addition, Mimosa pudica can also improve lung function, helping patients breathe easier. The active ingredients in Mimosa pudica have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and bronchodilator properties, thereby helping to reduce respiratory infections, reduce bronchial spasms and improve air circulation in the lungs.
Improve cardiovascular health
Research has shown that the chaste tree contains active ingredients that can dilate blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily, thereby reducing pressure on the vessel walls and lowering blood pressure. This is especially beneficial for people with high blood pressure, helping to control blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular complications.
Mimosa pudica also contains powerful antioxidants that help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. These free radicals can damage cells, including cardiovascular cells, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease. Thanks to its antioxidant effects, Mimosa pudica helps protect the heart and maintain a healthy circulatory system.
Cure acne
For acne, the compounds in Mimosa pudica help kill acne-causing bacteria, reduce inflammation and dry out acne, thereby promoting rapid healing and preventing scarring.
In case of dermatitis, mimosa helps to soothe symptoms such as redness, itching, burning pain and reduce inflammation, bringing comfort to the patient. You can use fresh mimosa leaves, wash them, crush or puree them and apply them to the skin with acne or dermatitis. Leave for about 15-20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.
Mimosa pudica is a precious herb with many amazing health benefits. However, before using it, you should consult your doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness. Use Mimosa pudica appropriately to maximize the health benefits it brings./.
