The Ethnobotanical Use of Mimosa tenuiflora Root Bark
The root of this Amazonian plant, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been used for time immemorial in folk medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies reveal the effectiveness of M. tenuiflora extracts in treating a diverse range of ailments, including infections. Locals administer the extract in various forms such as tinctures t