Benefits of Lajjalu (Lajwanti) Ayurvedic Herb

Introduction of Lajjalu (Lajwanti)

Lajjalu is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the Fabaceae family. Lajjalu is also known as 'touch me not plant' which has lots of medicinal values. The plant has been widely used in Ayurveda to treat diseases such as diarrhea, piles, wounds, epilepsy, urinary problems, etc. The external application of the paste of this plant treats skin disorders.

Botanical Name : Mimosa pudica.

Useful Parts for Lajjalu (Lajwanti) :

The whole plant.

Names in different languages for Lajjalu (Lajwanti) :

English: Touch me not plant.
Kannada: Nachike mullu.
Malayalam: Thottavadi.
Bengali: Lajjavati.
Gujarati: Reesamani.
Hindi: Lajalu.
Tamil: Tottalavadi.
Telugu: Mokkanu kadu nannu takandi.

Health Benefits of Lajjalu (Lajwanti)

Lajjalu is rich in medicinal properties such as antibacterial, antifertility, antidepressant, antivenom, etc.

• Treat urinary diseases

  The diuretic properties of the Lajjalu plant helps to cure various urinary diseases.

• Treat skin diseases

  Lajajlu is rich in antibacterial properties. The external application of lajjalu paste prevents various bacterial and fungal infections of the skin.

• Treat wounds

  The anti-inflammatory properties of lajjalu cures pain and inflammations associated with the wounds.

• Treat epilepsy

  The anticonvulsant properties of lajjalu helps to manage epilepsy.

• Treat piles

  The cool and astringent properties of lajjalu reduce piles symptoms.

• Treat headache and migraine

  Lajjalu is rich in Vata balancing properties. Applying lajjavati paste on the forehead helps to prevent headaches and migraine symptoms.

• Manage diabetes

  The antioxidant properties of lajjalu controls blood sugar levels by increasing insulin secretion. .

Ayurvedic medicines made with lajjalu as an ingredient of Lajjalu (Lajwanti)

• Pilocure tablet.
• Ural BPH capsule.
• Kutaja avaleha.
• Selip syrup and tablet.
• Palsinuron capsule.
• Samangadi churna.
• Lakshadi churna.

Lajjalu has been popularly used in Ayurveda to treat diseases like piles, diabetes, migraine, epilepsy, skin diseases, urinary diseases, etc.