MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK: AN ETHNOBOTANICAL PERSPECTIVE

The branches of Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been utilized for time immemorial in folk medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies highlight the effectiveness of M. tenuiflora compounds in treating a wide range of ailments, including infections. Locals utilize the root bark in multiple forms such as teas