Mimosa Pudica Seed
Seed of the sensitive plant, sold in gut-cleanse and parasite protocols because its mucilage forms a sticky gel. The gel is real; every clinical claim made for it is untested.
Evidence last reviewed: August 2026
What the science says
- It does form a viscous mucilage Limited evidence
A review of Mimosa pudica seed mucilage documents its polysaccharide structure and strong gel-forming and binding properties, which is why it is studied as a pharmaceutical excipient rather than as a therapy.
- No human evidence for parasite or cleanse claims Limited evidence
Reviews of Mimosa pudica pharmacology describe antimicrobial, wound-healing and antivenom activity in animal and in-vitro studies only. No randomized human trial supports parasite removal, biofilm disruption or gut cleansing.
Dosage & safety
Studied doseTypical label dose is 500–1,000 mg of seed powder once or twice daily, taken away from meals. No studied dose exists.
SafetyTake with plenty of water; as a bulking mucilage it can cause bloating or constipation and may bind medicines and nutrients, so separate by about two hours. Avoid in bowel obstruction and in pregnancy, given the plant's traditional abortifacient use. A 'cleanse' is not a substitute for stool testing and treatment when a parasitic infection is genuinely suspected.
Scientific references
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