Evidence supporting the use of: Sensitive Plant
For the health condition: Abrasions

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and folk remedies across Asia and South America. For abrasions and minor wounds, the leaves and sometimes the roots are crushed and applied as a poultice or topical paste. This practice is primarily supported by ethnobotanical reports and traditional healers, who claim that the plant promotes wound healing, reduces inflammation, and prevents infection.

Scientific studies supporting this use are limited and mostly preclinical. Some in vitro and animal studies indicate that Mimosa pudica extracts possess antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, which could theoretically benefit wound healing. For example, certain extracts have shown inhibition of common wound-infecting bacteria and promoted wound contraction in rat models. However, rigorous clinical trials on humans are lacking, and the evidence is not robust enough for scientific endorsement. Thus, while there is some preliminary scientific support, the use of Sensitive Plant for abrasions is justified primarily by traditional knowledge, with only low to moderate quality evidence (rated 2 out of 5) from modern research.

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