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Sensitive Plant for Bleeding Disorders

Sanskrit: लज्जालु | Mimosa pudica Linn.

How Sensitive Plant helps with Bleeding Disorders according to Ayurveda. Classical references, dosage, preparation methods, and what modern research says.

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Overview

Sensitive Plant is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for bleeding disorders. Lajjalu (Mimosa pudica) is well known as the sensitive plant due to its leaves closing on touch. The whole plant is used medicinally. It is particularly useful in bleeding disorders (Raktapitta), diarrhea, and as a uterine tonic. It has wound healing properties and is used in piles and fistula. The root decoction is used in urinary tract infections. Dose: Swarasa 2-4 tola; Churna 1-2 tola.

How Sensitive Plant Helps with Bleeding Disorders

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Sensitive Plant has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing bleeding disorders:

  • Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
  • Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
  • Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Kashaya (astringent)
  • Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)

Other Herbs for Bleeding Disorders

See all herbs for bleeding disorders on the Bleeding Disorders page.

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