Why is Mimosa shy?

Mimosa is not an ordinary herb, which is also reflected in its "little movements". To put it simply, being slightly touched will cause the petiole to droop and the leaves to close, which is what we call shyness. So, why does mimosa become shy? In fact, there are deeper mysteries in mimosa. Today, the editor will lead you into the world of mimosa.

Why is Mimosa shy?

At the base of its petiole there is an enlarged organ called the "pulvinus", which contains many thin-walled cells that are very sensitive to external stimuli. Once the leaf is touched, the stimulus is immediately transmitted to the pulvinus. At this time, the cell sap in the parenchyma cells begins to flow into the intercellular spaces, reducing the cell's ability to expand. The pressure between cells in the lower part of the pulvinus decreases, causing the leaves to close and the petioles to droop. After 1-2 minutes, the cell sap gradually flows back to the pulvinus, and the leaf returns to its original appearance. The reason why the above-mentioned phenomenon occurs on the leaves of Mimosa pudica is a physiological phenomenon, and is also the result of Mimosa pudica's long-term adaptation to the external environment during its system development. Because mimosa is native to tropical regions, where there are many strong winds and rainstorms, when the storm blows the leaflets, it immediately closes the leaves to protect them from the ravages of the storm, thus gradually forming this physiological phenomenon.

Mimosa Introduction

Mimosa is a subshrubby herb up to 1 meter tall, with a cylindrical stem and scattered, recurved spines. The inflorescence head is spherical, 1 cm in diameter, solitary or 2-3 growing in the leaf axils, with small, light pink flowers. The pods are oblong, slightly curved, with prickles, and the pod margins are persistent. The flowering period is from March to October, and the fruiting period is from May to November.

The Flower Language of Mimosa

1. Mimosa's flower language: shy

Mimosa flower language: shy. It represents shyness, timidity, fear of strangers, and strong self-esteem. It's much easier to be with people who understand you. They tend to prefer long-lasting relationships.

2. Flower language of Mimosa: Sensitivity

Unlike ordinary plants, it is an outlier. When touched, the petioles droop and the leaflets close. It will react to the slightest breeze. So the flower language of mimosa is sensitivity. Have a sensitive heart and easily disturbed by the outside world.

3. Mimosa’s flower language 3: politeness

The leaves will fold up when touched, watered or encounter a typhoon. Looks like a polite person. The flower language of Mimosa: a person with good behavior and loved by the elderly. But the rules are too serious, so you should relax yourself appropriately.

The efficacy and function of Mimosa

Cools blood and detoxifies; calms the mind. High fever in children; hepatitis; enteritis; urinary tract stones; edema; epistaxis; hematuria; neurasthenia; herpes zoster; traumatic injuries, etc.

1. "Essentials of Raw Medicinal Herbs": relieves pain and reduces swelling.

2. "Ben Cao Qiu Yuan": Apply to sores,

3. "Records of Medicinal Herbs in Lingnan": Treats eye heat and pain.

4. "Nanning Pharmacopoeia": It can clear liver fire, treat infantile malnutrition, hyperactivity of liver fire, and externally treat painful sores.

5. Guangzhou Army’s “Handbook of Commonly Used Chinese Herbal Medicines”: calming the nerves.

6. "Practical Chinese Herbal Medicine": clears heat and removes dampness. Treat deep abscesses, enteritis, gastritis, hernia, and infantile malnutrition.