Mimosa Hostilis (Jurema) Brazilian Purple Pink Root Bark
Our suppliers in Brazil (we know of two quality sources) are unwilling to send this to the US at this time as customs is refusing shipments of shredded and whole bark material. We have no ETA on when this may be back in stock, but we are working hard to restock this product. Know of a Brazilian source? Get in touch. We do have a large stock of powder material available for purchase - the very same material, simply a different medium
Phytoextractum would like to point out that purchasers of this particular product may find alternative interest in Acacia Confusa, which can be found here on our site.
DUE TO RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY PAYPAL, ONCE ADDED TO CART, PURCHASERS OF THIS PRODUCT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE PAYPAL AS A PAYMENT OPTION. ORDERS PLACED WITH A VISA OR MASTERCARD (INCLUDING A PAYPAL MASTERCARD) WILL STILL GO THROUGH.
Mimosa Hostilis purple pink root bark, in thick mature 10" (25cm) whole pieces.
Mimosa hostilis (Jurema, Tepezcohuite) is a perennial evergreen tree or shrub native to the northeastern region of Brazil and found as far north as southern Mexico. The distinct, fern-like Mimosa hostilis leaves grow to 5 cm long. Each compound leaf contains 15 - 30 pairs of bright green leaflets 5-6 mms long.
The Mimosa hostilis root bark of the tree has a high tannin content of about 16% making it widely used as a natural dye and in leather production.
The Mayans of Mexico have used roasted Mimosa tenuiflora "tepezcohuite" bark to treat lesions of the skin for over a thousand years. Powdered tepezcohuite bark contains large amounts (16%) of tannins, which act as an astringent, making the skin stop bleeding. This helps protect the body from infection, while the skin builds new protective tissue. Tannins in Mimosa tenuiflora bark help protect it from microorganisms. Tannins in the bark diminish capillary permeability. The bark provides important micronutrients such as ions of zinc, copper, manganese, iron and magnesium, which play an important role in cellular repair and protection. It also contains antioxidant flavonoids.
Recommended as a natural plant dye, giving fabric an authentic ethnic red appearance.
