ETHNOBOTANICAL APPLICATIONS OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The bark of the species Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been employed for generations in indigenous medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies highlight the efficacy of M. tenuiflora extracts in treating a broad range of ailments, including pain. Indigenous practitioners administer the plant material in mul