Jurema-Preta (Mimosa tenuiflora [Willd.] Poir.): a review of its traditional use, phytochemistry and pharmacology
Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology September 4, 2013 Rafael Sampaio Octaviano de Souza, Ulysses Paulino de Albuquerque, Júlio Marcelino Monteiro et al.
Mimosa tenuiflora (jurema-preta), a hallucinogenic plant used traditionally by indigenous peoples in northeastern Brazil for curing and divination, is reviewed for its uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacology. The plant induces altered states of consciousness and has therapeutic applications. This review covers the plant's traditional use, chemical constituents, and pharmacological effects, providing a comprehensive overview of its ethnopharmacological significance.