Behind the beauty can be a cure
The embarrassed daughter plant (Mimosa pudica Linn.) Is a type of flora that has long been known to have a unique character, the leaves that will close when touched something. This plant originated from South America and Central America, but then spread and grow in Southeast Asia, South Asia, and in the Pacific Islands.
Daughters embarrassed to grow on the roadside, clearing, fast breeding, growing sleeping on the ground, sometimes erect. Stems round, hairy and prickly.
Leaves small compound compound, oval shape with pointed tip, green color (there is a reddish color). When the leaf is touched it will close. Round flower like ball, pink, stemmed.
The local names of these plants include the embarrassed daughter, the shock, shoots riut, wake up, Han xiu cao (Chinese).
Chemical properties and pharmacological effects
Sweet, astringent, rather cold. Tranquilisers, sedatives, expectorant, anti-cough, antipiretic, anti-inflammatory, urine diuretics.
Chemical content: mimosine.
Insomnia
Chronic bronchitis
Cough with many sputum
Ascariasis / worms:
Rheumatics
"It's just that the use of embarrassed daughter roots in high doses can lead to poisoning and vomiting. Pregnant women are also prohibited from drinking the herb because it can harm the fetus."
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