ETHNOBOTANICAL APPLICATIONS OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The branches of Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been utilized for centuries in traditional medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies highlight the power of M. tenuiflora extracts in treating a wide range of ailments, including pain. Locals administer the plant material in various forms such as tinctures to