THE ETHNOBOTANICAL USE OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The root of Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been employed for centuries in indigenous medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies reveal the power of M. tenuiflora extracts in treating a broad range of ailments, including infections. Traditional healers utilize the plant material in various forms such as tin