THE ETHNOBOTANICAL USE OF MIMOSA TENUIFLORA ROOT BARK

The bark of the species Mimosa tenuiflora, commonly known as quebracho blanco, have been utilized for time immemorial in traditional medicine across South America. Ethnobotanical studies highlight the effectiveness of M. tenuiflora compounds in treating a wide range of ailments, including infections. Traditional healers utilize the plant materia