Is Mimosa poisonous?

The reason why mimosa is called mimosa is because its leaves shrink immediately when people touch them, like a shy girl, hence the name "Mimosa". Is mimosa poisonous? This is a question that many people are concerned about. At present, the home improvement industry is a very popular industry, with different preferences and different decoration styles. Flowers and plants are indispensable at home, and mimosa is the choice of some people.

Some people like European style, some like British style. People’s current lifestyle is healthy and they pursue health. Many people will put some plants indoors to purify the air while also decorating the interior. So, is mimosa poisonous?

Mimosa is a perennial herb or subshrub of the Leguminosae family. The whole plant is slightly poisonous and generally does not pose a threat to humans during the day. However, at night, because it cannot carry out photosynthesis, it will release toxic substances. The mimosa alkaloids contained in the grass are harmful to the human body. Frequent touching with your hands will not only cause sparse eyebrows and yellowing hair, but also easily lead to hair loss. Not suitable for indoor planting.

The plant of Mimosa has a scattered shape, and its pinnate leaves are slender and beautiful, and its leaves close when touched; the flowers of Mimosa are numerous and delicate, very charming, giving people the impression of being weak and beautiful. It can be planted in the corner of the courtyard or in a pot on the window table. It has the effects of clearing away heat and promoting diuresis, resolving phlegm and relieving cough, calming the nerves and relieving pain, detoxifying, dispersing blood stasis, stopping bleeding and astringing. 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, sores, hemoptysis, and herpes zoster.

Is mimosa poisonous? Through the above introduction, we know that mimosa is poisonous, but we cannot stay away from it because of this. Mimosa is actually a kind of traditional Chinese medicine with many good effects, which are also introduced in the above content. As long as you don’t put mimosa indoors, it is also a good idea to put mimosa in the yard or outdoors.