The Ethnobotanical Use of Mimosa tenuiflora Root Bark
The root of the species Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been used for time immemorial in indigenous medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies reveal the efficacy of M. tenuiflora preparations in treating a diverse range of ailments, including pain. Locals utilize the root bark in various forms such as powd