Sensitive Plant
Mimosa Pudica
Han Xiu Cao

About

Properties in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Bitter; astringent; slightly bitter; minor cold

Part(s) used

Whole herb

Potential toxicity/side effects

Slightly toxic

Functions/effects it is traditionally believed to have

To cool blood and resolve toxin, clear heat and disinhibit damp, quiet spirit and calm.

Conditions/symptoms it is traditionally used to treat

Common cold, infant ardent fever, bronchitis, hepatitis, gastritis, enteritis, conjunctivitis, calculus of urinary system, edema, taxation damage hemoptysis, nosebleed(epistaxis), hematuria, neurasthenia, neurosis, insomnia, toxin swelling of sores, zoster, knocks and falls.