Description
BIOPHYTUM SENSITIVUM
Biophytum sensitivum, also known as little tree plant, or Mukkootti (in Malayalam language) is a species of plant in the genus Biophytum of the family Oxalidaceae. It is commonly found in kerala, wet lands of Nepal, tropical India and in other Southeast Asian countries and is used for medicinal purposes in Nepal and India. The plant is also a common weed in tropical greenhouses . Investigations have been undertaken into the plant’s chemistry, biological activities, and medicinal uses. Similarly to Mimosa pudica, the leaflets of Biophytum sensitivum are able to move rapidly . in response to mechanical stimulation such as touch.
Mukkutti has been used in traditional folk medicine to treat numerous diseases.In Ayurveda this little herb Mukkutti is described as a good medicine. Mukkutti is used as a tonic and stimulant.It is used for chest complaints , convulsions , Cramps and inflammatory
