Ethnobotanical Applications of Mimosa tenuiflora Root Bark
The bark of this Amazonian plant, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been utilized for centuries in indigenous medicine across the Americas. Ethnobotanical studies reveal the efficacy of M. tenuiflora extracts in treating a broad range of ailments, including pain. Locals administer the extract in various forms such as powders to alleviate