Overview
Touch-me-not Tree is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Biophytum sensitivum is described as a small sensitive plant found in southern India. It has pinnate leaves arranged like a small palm tree. It is used in similar conditions as Mimosa pudica. It is found in tropical regions of India. Verse: mentioned alongside other sensitive plants.
How Touch-me-not Tree Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Touch-me-not Tree has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Kashaya (astringent), Tikta (bitter)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Astringent (Kashaya), Bitter (Tikta)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Amentoflavone, Bioflavonoids
- Also Known As
- English: Little Tree Plant, Sensitive Plant
Sanskrit: लज्जालु, पर्णांगुली
Hindi: लाजवन्ती
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation 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.