Nidikumba is the Sinhala name for the Mimosa pudica plant, which is also known as the sensitive plant in English.
Mimosa pudica is a flowering plant in the pea family that is known for its leaves folding inward when touched. It is also known as the sleepy plant, action plant, humble plant, touch-me-not, and shameplant.
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- The plant is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including dysentery, fever, leprosy, and stomach worms.
- The plant is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including dysentery, fever, leprosy, and stomach worms.
- The leaves are used to treat urinary infections and hemorrhoids.
- The root extract is used to treat heavy uterine bleeding.
- The juice from the leaves is used to treat wounds and cuts.
Other names
- Tottaladi, thottalchinungi (Tamil)
- Tottal-Vadi Alavananki (Tamil)
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