ETHNOBOTANICAL APPLICATIONS OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The bark of Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been used for centuries in indigenous medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies demonstrate the efficacy of M. tenuiflora compounds in treating a wide range of ailments, including inflammation. Traditional healers employ the plant material in various forms such a