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 indigenous medicine across various regions. Ethnobotanical studies reveal the effectiveness of M. tenuiflora compounds in treating a wide range of ailments, including pain. Locals administer the extract in diverse forms such as teas to add