Evidence supporting the use of: Sensitive Plant
For the health condition: Laryngitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1
The use of the Sensitive Plant (Mimosa pudica) to support or treat laryngitis is grounded mainly in traditional medicine, particularly within some systems of Ayurveda and folk medicine in parts of Asia. In these traditions, the plant is valued for its purported anti-inflammatory, soothing, and antimicrobial properties, which are believed to help alleviate symptoms associated with throat irritation, hoarseness, and inflammation—common in laryngitis. Preparations such as decoctions or infusions made from the leaves or roots have been recommended for soothing sore throats and related ailments.
However, there is little to no rigorous scientific evidence specifically validating Mimosa pudica for the treatment of laryngitis. While some in vitro and animal studies suggest that the plant may possess general anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial activities, these findings have not been directly correlated with clinical effects in laryngitis or other throat conditions in humans. No published clinical trials or controlled studies have evaluated its efficacy for this specific indication.
In summary, while the use of Sensitive Plant for laryngitis is supported by anecdotal and historical practices in certain traditional medicine systems, robust scientific validation is lacking. The evidence for its use in this context is therefore rated low.
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Other health conditions supported by Sensitive Plant
AbrasionsAlcoholism
Anxiety
Arthritis
Asthma
Backache
Bites and Stings
Bleeding (external)
Boils
Bronchitis
Bruises (healing)
Burning Feet or Hands
Burns and Scalds
Cuts
Depression
Dermatitis
Diarrhea
Digestion (poor)
Dyspepsia
Ear Infection or Earache
Eczema
Emotional Sensitivity
Eye Infections
Fever
Gastritis
Gingivitis
Glands (swollen lymph)
Headache (general)
Headache (sinus)
Headache (tension)
Insect Repellant
Insomnia
Itching
Jaundice (adults)
Kidney Infection
Laryngitis
Lice
Lymph Nodes or Glands (swollen)
Migraine
Nausea and Vomiting
Nervousness