Evidence supporting the use of: Sensitive Plant
For the health condition: Jaundice (adults)
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2
Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) has been traditionally used in various systems of medicine, including Ayurveda and folk medicine, for the management of liver disorders, including jaundice. Historical records and ethnobotanical surveys indicate that the roots, leaves, or whole plant preparations have been administered to adults suffering from jaundice, often in the form of decoctions or infusions. The rationale in traditional use stems from the plant’s perceived hepatoprotective and detoxifying properties. However, while there are a few preclinical studies suggesting that extracts of Mimosa pudica may exert protective effects on the liver in animal models exposed to hepatotoxins, there is no robust clinical evidence in humans confirming its efficacy for jaundice. Most supporting data are limited to in vitro studies or animal models assessing liver enzyme levels and histopathological changes. No large-scale, controlled human trials have validated its use specifically for jaundice. The moderate evidence rating (2) reflects the relatively weak scientific foundation, with the majority of support deriving from traditional use and limited laboratory research rather than well-conducted clinical studies.
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scrophularia root
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sheep's sorrel
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white oak
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Abrus
Albizia
Ajuga
Aerva lanata
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Alsonia scholaris
Agrimonia pilosa
Amor seco
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Borotutu
Babchi
Blackthorn
Blepharis
Bayleaf
Beef liver
Barleria
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Butternut
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Banyan
black salt
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Black root
Bergenia
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Coriander
Clerodendrum phlomidis
Cyathula
Citron
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Calamus
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Erodium cicutarium
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Embelia
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Ficus simplicissima
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Giant Blazingstar
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Indian Sarsparilla
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Ivy
Loquat
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Lotus
Lycopodium
Leptadenia
Large-Leaved Linden
Little ironweed
Loranthus
Macaranga indica
Orchid
Osmanthus
Premna
Palmyra
Pulsatilla
Pepper Bark Tree
Pentatropis capensis
Polygonatum
Pimpinella
Polygonum
Plectranthus amboinicus
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Rubiaceae
Rhus coriaria
Rumex acetosa
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Other health conditions supported by Sensitive Plant
AbrasionsAlcoholism
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burning Feet or Hands
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Insect Repellant
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Lice
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervousness