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Mimosa Pudica

Mimosa pudica L.

Mimosa pudica, also called sensitive plant, is a botanical sold in supplements often promoted for digestive or cleanse uses. A 2023 review found no clinical trials or quality-control studies establishing a safe, effective human dose, so it is not a substitute for clinical assessment or prescribed care for an infection or another medical condition.

Traditional UseEthnobotanicalMostly Animal EvidenceInsufficient EvidenceModerate Risk Profile
Updated August 2026/4 min read/4 citations
Reviewed by the NootropicsIndex editorial team.Method: prioritize cited human research and official safety or regulatory sources; compare retailer-listed prices without endorsing products.Affiliate disclosure
Extra caution

Who should avoid this or get expert review first

This is not a recommendation to use. These groups should treat the profile as a reason to slow down and verify safety, rules, and personal context.

  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or medicine use4Do not assume a Mimosa pudica product is safe during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or alongside medicines. FDA advises discussing supplement use with a health professional because supplements can interact with medicines; human Mimosa pudica dose and safety data are not established.
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What is it?

What Mimosa pudica is

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Mimosa pudica L. is a Fabaceae botanical commonly called sensitive plant or touch-me-not plant. It has traditional uses, but the cited review found no clinical trials or quality-control studies establishing safe, effective human use.

Do not rely on it for a suspected infection4
Do not rely on a Mimosa pudica supplement for a suspected parasite infection or another medical condition. Seek appropriate clinical assessment and follow prescribed care rather than using a supplement as a replacement.
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Names, aliases and forms

Scientific NameMimosa pudica L.
Common NamesSensitive plant; Touch-me-not plant
Botanical FamilyFabaceae
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Mechanisms of action

Preclinical and constituent research

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Reviews describe plant constituents including mimosine, tannins, flavonoids, and other compounds, alongside in vitro and animal findings. Plant part, extract method, and concentration vary, and this research does not establish a human supplement benefit.

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Potential effects and evidence map

The literature described in recent reviews is traditional, in vitro, and animal research. A 2023 review reported no clinical trials or quality-control studies for Mimosa pudica, so no condition-specific benefit or evidence-based human dose is established.

Effect domainMagnitudeGrade
Calm / relaxation2
UnknownConfidence: High

No human clinical evidence establishes a calming or relaxation effect from Mimosa pudica supplement products.

Note Traditional-use reports and preclinical findings do not establish an effect in people.

0/5
E
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Typical dosages and timing

Human dose2Not established

No evidence-based human dose is provided because the cited review found no clinical trials or quality-control studies for Mimosa pudica. A milligram amount on an individual product label is not a validated clinical dose.

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Timing & effect horizon

Effect horizonUnknown
Unknown
Timing data2

No human onset, peak, duration, or The time for blood levels to fall by half during the final elimination phase.Source estimate is used on this page. The cited evidence does not establish timing or pharmacokinetics for ordinary Mimosa pudica supplement products.

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Safety, side effects and risk profile

Evidence uncertainty2
Confidence: High

Human clinical dose, safety, timing, and benefit are not established for ordinary Mimosa pudica supplement products.

Note The cited 2023 review reports no clinical trials or quality-control studies.

4/5
E
Pregnancy / lactation caution2
Confidence: High

Do not assume safety in pregnancy or breastfeeding when no human clinical safety or dose data are established.

Note This is a precaution based on the absence of human data, not a quantified product-specific harm estimate.

3/5
E
Interaction risk4
Confidence: Medium

No Mimosa pudica-specific human interaction evidence is established here; do not assume a supplement is compatible with medicines.

Note FDA advises discussing supplements with a clinician or pharmacist because supplements can interact with medicines.

2/5
E
Product and dose uncertainty1

Kew notes that Mimosa pudica contains mimosine and that large doses can be toxic to humans and animals. This does not quantify the risk of a particular commercial product, because plant part, extraction, concentration, and dose may differ.

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Interactions and cautions

Medication compatibility is unknown4

No Mimosa pudica-specific human interaction study is used here. Product labels and traditional use do not establish compatibility with prescription medicines, so seek advice from the clinician or pharmacist managing those medicines.

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Legal and regulatory status

United States dietary-supplement context4

As of 2026, FDA does not approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before marketing. In the United States, a product presented as a dietary supplement cannot rely on unproven disease claims simply because the ingredient has traditional or preclinical research.

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Practical buying and quality notes

  • There are no active offers currently mapped for this listing. If comparing future products, identify the labelled plant part, extraction method, and any standardisation; do not treat raw gram amounts across unlike products as clinically equivalent.2
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FAQ

Can Mimosa pudica clear parasites?

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No human clinical trial evidence is cited to establish that outcome. The cited review describes in vitro and animal research but reports no clinical trials, so a suspected infection needs appropriate clinical assessment.

What is a studied Mimosa pudica dose?

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No evidence-based human dose is established in the cited material. Individual label servings should not be represented as clinically validated dosing.

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References

  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Mimosa pudica L., Plants of the World Online.
  2. Adurosakin OE, et al. Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological activities and toxicological effects of Mimosa pudica: a review. Pharmacological Research - Modern Chinese Medicine. 2023;7:100241.
  3. Muhammad G, Hussain MA, Jantan I, Bukhari SNA. Mimosa pudica L., a high-value medicinal plant as a source of bioactives for pharmaceuticals. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety. 2016;15(2):303-315.
  4. U.S. Food and Drug Administration. FDA 101: Dietary Supplements.
Note

This page is informational and summarizes available evidence. It is not medical advice, a recommendation, or a substitute for guidance from a qualified clinician.