Product Details
Mimosa hostilis Root bark comes from a tree domestically known as
Jurema Preta, Jurema, Black Jurema or Vinho de Jurema and is the
most desired part of the plant. Mimosa originates from Brazil
where it has been used for centuries for many medical purposes.
The part that contains the most Alkaloids is the root bark, that
is also the part of the Mimosa plant. In the western hemisphere,
MHRB is used to make skin products and organic dyes for art
supplies. Although the term Mimosa Hostilis is more generally
used , the scientific name is mimosa tenuiflora is also generally
used to describe this root bark.
The properties of Mimosa Hostilis root bark powder
In Mexico, Mimosa Hostilis is known as Tepezcohuite and is
largely attributed to have qualities of skin healing, accidental
exposure to fire, and sunburn issues, as well as for stomach
ulcers and use in-cosmetics. Furthermore, it works as an
analgesic, with hours of lasting relief and expedited tissue
recovery. The bark is also recommended to counteract debility and
exhaustion, and has been shown to stimulate the immune system.
Other medicinal features of Mimosa Hostilis are analgesic,
antimicrobial, cicatrizing, antifungal, anti-inflammatory,
regenerative, and anti-aging.
The history and the territory of Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark
For many centuries, some of the Maya people in Mexico used Mimosa
Hostilis root bark, or "Tepezcohuite" to treat skin issues. It is
also known to be an amazing body paint or natural coloring agent
for textiles. Also in South America this tree played a big role
in the traditions of different native tribes.
The wood from this tree is considered one of the most durable and
the strongest accessible on the market. For this reason, it was
known as by pre-hispanic cultures "tepezuahuitl, which drives
from the words cuahuitl (tree), “tepus” (iron), refer to the
hardness of its wood.
Mimosa Hostilis tree is found growing in the northern area of
Brazil, and found as far north as Mexico, including Panama,
Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela and Colombia. It favors lower
altitudes but can be found growing as high as one-thousand
meters.