The efficacy and function of Mimosa

Mimosa is a medicinal herb that can treat many diseases. If consumed scientifically and healthily, it can bring great benefits to our physical health and disease treatment. Now let’s take a closer look at the effects and eating methods of mimosa.

[Other names] Sensing grass, Hehu grass, shy grass, shy grass

[Source] The whole herb of Mimosa pudica L., a plant of the genus Mimosa in the Fabaceae family. Harvest in summer and autumn, wash, cut into sections, and use dried or fresh.

【Nature and flavor】 Sweet, astringent, cool. Slightly poisonous.

【Functions and indications】 Clears away heat and promotes diuresis, resolves phlegm and relieves cough, calms the nerves and relieves pain. Used for colds, high fever in children, acute conjunctivitis, bronchitis, gastritis, enteritis, urinary tract stones, malaria, neurasthenia; used externally to treat swelling and pain from falls, and sores and swelling.

[Usage and Dosage] 5 to 8 qian; for external use, mash an appropriate amount and apply to the affected area.

【Note】 Pregnant women should not take this medicine. This product has anesthetic effect and should not be taken in excessive amounts.

【Excerpt】 National Compendium of Chinese Herbal Medicines

[Source] Records of Collecting Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan

After understanding some of the effects and common knowledge of mimosa, I hope everyone can use scientific methods when eating it to make it play a greater role.