ETHNOBOTANICAL APPLICATIONS OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The root of the species Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been employed for generations in traditional medicine across the Americas. Ethnobotanical studies reveal the efficacy of M. tenuiflora compounds in treating a diverse range of ailments, including pain. Locals utilize the extract in multiple forms such as powders