Overview
Sensitive Plant is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for menstrual health. Lajjalu (Mimosa pudica) is well known as the sensitive plant due to its leaves closing on touch. The whole plant is used medicinally. It is particularly useful in bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), diarrhea, and as a uterine tonic. It has wound healing properties and is used in piles and fistula. The root decoction is used in urinary tract infections. Dose: Swarasa 2-4 tola; Churna 1-2 tola.
How Sensitive Plant Helps with Menstrual Health
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sensitive Plant has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing menstrual health:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Mimosine, Tannins, Flavonoids
- Also Known As
- English: Sensitive Plant, Touch-me-not, Humble Plant
Sanskrit: लज्जालु, नमस्कारी, शमीपत्रा, रक्तपादी
Hindi: लाजवन्ती, छुईमुई
Other Herbs for Menstrual Health
See all herbs for menstrual health on the Menstrual Health page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.