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| MIMOSA TEA (infusion MIMOSA PUDICA) from AMAZON HERBS® |
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OverviewMimosa (sensitive plant) is a tropical plant with nerve regenerative potential. An evergreen shrub that is grown for its curiosity; the fern like leaves close up and droop when touched, usually re-opening within minutes. It has prickly stems and small, fluffy, ball shaped pink flowers. This plant is used widely in traditional medicine; in India on glandular swellings and leaf-sap is applied for sinus disorders; In Senegal, the leaves are used for lumbago and nephritis. All plant parts are used to against glandular tumors and uterine cancer. Constituents Mimosine (a toxic alkaloid), a adrenaline-like substance, tannin, crocetin dimethyl ester, a mucilage composed of d -xylose and d -glucuronic acid, tubulin, phytohormones-turgorines (derivatives of 4-O-(ß-D- glucopyranosyl-6-sulphate), gallic acid, calcium oxalate crystals, C-glycosylflavones. A root extract contains 10% tannin, ash, calcium oxalate crystals and mimosine. Pharmacology The mimosine has potent antiproliferative and apoptotic effects. Mimosa produces an antidepressant-like profile similar to two tricyclic antidepressants Clomipramine (brand-name Anafranil®), Desipramine (brand names: Norpramin® and Pertofrane®). Applications A mild diuretic that seems to enhance the regeneration of nerves. The plant is traditionally used for bleeding disorders like menorrhagia (excessive blood loss during menstruation), dysentery with blood and mucus, piles. Used as a mild sedative and for many conditions related to stress and agitation. Effective in relieving the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and muscular pain. In Chinese traditional medicine, Mimosa is used for relieving anxiety, stress and depression. Mimosa also depresses duodenal contractions (similar to atropine sulphone). Dosage Tincture: 1 - 3 ml. (1 - 3 full pipettes) daily. Consult your homeopath or herbalist. Precaution Do not use when pregnant, when operating equipment or using an antidepressant. References Early changes in membrane permeability, production of oxidative burst and modification of PAL activity induced by ergosterol in cotyledons of Mimosa pudica Stéphanie Rossard, Estelle Luini, Jean-Michel Pérault, Janine Bonmort and Gabriel Roblin* Laboratoire de Biochimie, Physiologie et Biologie Moléculaire Végetales, UMR CNRS 6161, University of Poitiers, 40, Avenue du Recteur Pineau, F-86022 Poitiers, France Biochemical mechanisms and effects of Mimosa pudica (Linn) on experimental urolithiasis in rats. Joyamma V, Rao SG, Hrishikeshavan HJ, Aroor AR, Kulkarni DR. Department of Pharmacology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India Mimosa pudica may possess antidepressant actions in the rat. Molina M, Contreras CM, Tellez-Alcantara P. Laboratorio de Conducta, Instituto de Investigaciones Psicologicas, Universidad Veracruzana, Mexico. mimoli@bugs.invest.uv.mx The above presentation is for informational and educational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over - the - counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and / or pharmacist for any health problem and before using dietary supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. |
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