25 seeds SENSITIVE PLANT (Mimosa pudica)

The Sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica ) is a creeping annual or perennial herb often grown for its curiosity value: the compound leaves fold inward and droop when touched, re-opening within minutes.

Mimosa pudica is native to Brazil, but is now a pantropical weed.
The plant lajjalu described in Ayurveda has been identified as Mimosa pudica.
This plant has several alternate Sanskrit common names, including Namaskari, and Rakta Paadi.

In Ayurveda, the plant is described as a plant which folds itself when touched and spreads its leaves once again after a while.

It is said to have a bitter and astringent taste, and has a history of use for the treatment of various ailments.

Most commonly used is the root, but leaves, flowers, bark, and fruit can also be implemented.