Mimosa

Cleanse Gut - Mimosa pudica seeds are mucilaginous, meaning they swell when they come into contact with a liquid and form a gel. The mucilage in Mimosa pudica seeds also adds bulk to your stools, which aids elimination. It’s a type of soluble fiber, meaning it’s soluble in water. That’s why it’s able to soak up water and form a gel

Kills Parasites - Studies suggest Mimosa pudica not only kills adult parasites, but it also can inactivate larvae (immature worms).

May Support Mental Health - Your gut produces neurotransmitters or nerve messengers, which help regulate your mood. In turn, something like Mimosa pudica seed that promotes gut health could support your mental health.

For example, more than 90% of serotonin is made in your gut. Deficiency of this vital neurotransmitter is linked to:

• Depression

• Insomnia

• Negative thoughts

• Anxiety

• Panic attacks

• Irritability and low mood

Rich in Antioxidants - The Mimosa pudica plant is high in antioxidants, which help stop the formation of damaging molecules called free radicals. Though the leaves contain the most antioxidants, some are also found in the plant’s stems and seeds.

May Help Regenerate the Sciatic Nerve

Sciatic nerve pain can be downright devastating.

The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It originates in your spinal cord and continues down through your rear end, then branches and extends down each leg.

May Prevent Liver Damage

If you have a complex chronic illness — such as Lyme disease and parasite infections — your liver and gallbladder may be inflamed and sluggish. 

Has Antidiarrheal Properties

Diarrhea not only is uncomfortable and inconvenient, but it also can dehydrate you.

Typical anti-diarrheal medications like loperamide (Immodium A-D) slow your digestive system. This reduces the frequency of bowel movements. But, this could swing too far in the other direction. A potential side effect of loperamide is constipation. 

May Protect Against Ulcers

Peptic ulcers are sores on your digestive tract lining. They result from acidic erosion of the gut’s protective mucous coating.

Ulcers are typically located in your stomach or the upper part of your small intestine. Less commonly they may occur in the lower part of the esophagus, near your stomach.

A major risk factor for peptic ulcers is infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria. It can damage your digestive tract’s mucous coating. This weakens your gut’s defenses against acidic stomach secretions.