Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

The Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) has a long history of use in traditional medicine, particularly in Ayurveda and folk systems across South and Southeast Asia. It is commonly used for its purported anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (anti-itching), and wound-healing properties. Traditional practitioners have applied poultices or decoctions of its leaves or roots to relieve itching caused by skin irritations, eczema, or insect bites.

The justification for its use in treating itching is rooted primarily in these historical and ethnobotanical practices rather than in robust clinical trials. Some preclinical studies provide preliminary support: in vitro and animal model experiments have shown that extracts of Mimosa pudica may exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, which could theoretically reduce itching. However, there are very few human studies, and the available research is limited in scale and quality. No large, high-quality randomized controlled trials have been conducted to confirm its efficacy for itching in humans.

In summary, while the Sensitive Plant's use for itching is widely documented in traditional medicine and supported by some preclinical research, current evidence from well-designed clinical studies is lacking. Its use for itching should therefore be regarded as traditional, with limited scientific validation at this time.

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