The thing that makes us curious of discovering more and more about nature is its diversity. Mimosa pudica is one of those most amazing plants. We often know it as touch me not or Lajjayavati. This plant is famous for its sensitivity to being touched. It warped up its leaf and small branch while it is touched to protect itself. Mimosa pudica is very common in tropical countries of America and Asia.

It is a plant of the Mimosa genus and Fabaceae family. Surprisingly the name ‘pudica’ derives from its immediate reaction of shrinking. The leaves of this plant are two pinnae pairs and a smooth pink flower in the head of the branch. The whole bushes of this little plant are covered with thorns. Carl Linnaeus introduce Mimosa pudica in 1753 in Species Plantarum. Scientists marked this plant for experiments because of its medicinal benefit. It is traditionally used as the primary antidote to the poison of snakes or similar spices.

The plant has a huge impact on curing many diseases. It’s the root, leaves Plant Seed and every part is used for making medicine for prominent diseases like fistula, piles, hemorrhoids, depression, and insomnia. Because of its multidimensional benefit, the plants have gained the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society of the United Kingdom.

Mimosa pudica has a tremendous effect on weight loss and many of us take its juice to maintain good health. But, be careful while using Mimosa Pudica if you are trying to have a baby as the plant contains some anti-fertility properties. The plant spread from seeds and sprouts. It does not require much attention to grow up and flourish profoundly while the sprout is moved to a bigger place and water regularly. You can easily grow this plant in sunlight with very little water.