Chui Mui
Family
Leguminosae
Origin
Brazil
Environment
The plant grows in shady areas like under trees.
Description
Mimosa pudica is a small herb which grows like a weed in a short period of time. The leaves are arranged symmetrically and close on touch; hence the name sensitive plant. The Touch-Me-Not plant is not really shy or bashful. The leaves of this plant when touched fold or shrink inwards as a rapid plant movement to protect itself from harmful elements in the environment like grazing animals. However, after a few minutes, the leaves open again. The stems of this plant are prickly and the leaves are fern-like, with a ball-shaped pink colored flower. The plant also bears fruits of clusters of 2-8 pods. The flowers are pink in color.
Chui Muai is a mysterious element not only because of its drooping reaction when touched but also because it is abundant in so many nutrients. It helps in the treatment of many disorders like piles, dysentery, sinus, insomnia, diarrhea, alopecia and is also applied to cure wounds since ages. Touch-me-not plant helps as it has antibacterial, antivenom, antidepressant, aphrodisiac, anticonvulsant, anti-fertility and anti-asthmatic properties. It is known to have emetic, sedative and tonic properties. Landscape Use Makes excellent hedge or screening plant. It also does well as a pot plant.
Uses Info:
http://easyayurveda.com/2016/05/20/touch-me-not-plant-mimosa-pudica-lajjalu/
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