The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) has a history of use in traditional medicine across various cultures, particularly in India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. In Ayurvedic and folk systems, parts of the plant—most notably the leaves and roots—have been used for managing fever, often in the form of decoctions or infusions. The rationale in traditional medicine is based on the plant's perceived cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. However, this use is rooted in historical practice rather than modern clinical evaluation.

Scientific validation for the use of Mimosa pudica in treating fever is minimal. While a few preliminary studies have demonstrated that extracts of the plant possess anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activities, direct evidence for antipyretic (fever-reducing) effects is limited and often restricted to animal models. For example, some rodent studies have suggested a modest reduction in fever following administration of plant extracts, but these findings have not been substantiated by larger, well-controlled studies in humans.

In summary, the use of Sensitive Plant to support or treat fever is primarily justified by tradition, with only weak and indirect scientific evidence. Further research would be necessary before this use could be widely recommended on the basis of efficacy and safety.