THE ETHNOBOTANICAL USE OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The root of the species Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been used for generations in folk medicine across the Americas. Ethnobotanical studies highlight the efficacy of M. tenuiflora preparations in treating a wide range of ailments, including pain. Locals utilize the plant material in diverse forms such as powders to