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

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Synopsis

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

The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine systems, particularly in Ayurveda and folk medicine in India and Southeast Asia. Historically, it has been used as a nervine tonic—agents believed to calm the nerves and ease symptoms of nervousness, anxiety, and insomnia. Traditional Ayurvedic texts describe its use in formulations to “balance the mind” and promote restful sleep. Some ethnobotanical surveys report its use among indigenous populations for calming the nerves and supporting emotional well-being.

However, scientific evidence supporting these traditional uses is limited. A few animal studies have suggested that extracts from Mimosa pudica may possess mild sedative or anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) properties, but these studies are preliminary and generally involve crude extracts in rodents. The exact mechanisms are unclear, and there is a lack of well-designed human clinical trials to confirm these effects. Thus, while the traditional use of Sensitive Plant for nervousness is well documented, robust scientific validation is lacking at this time.

In summary, the use of Sensitive Plant for nervousness is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, with only modest and preliminary scientific support. More rigorous research is needed to substantiate its efficacy and safety for this indication.

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