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Mimosa hostilis is found growing in the northeast region of Brazil and found as far north as Mexico, including El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Colombia and Venezuela. It prefers lower altitudes but can be found growing as high as 1000m. In Brazil, the first tribes to ritualistically use this plant for its psychoactive properties are now extinct. The use of this plant was kept secret and passed from father to son by the descendants of this original tribe out of fear of severe prosecution by the white man. It was revived as the Jeruma Cult (O Culto de Jeruma). The traditional ritual itself is very complex. The inner root bark was the part traditionally used.

Centuries ago, the tree was used for charcoal production and wood, due to its durable nature. Other qualities of Mimosa are antimicrobial, analgesic, antifungal, cicatrizing (to heal by scar formation), regenerative, anti-inflammatory, and anti-ageing.

The Aztecs already knew of the Mimosa tree during pre-Columbian times. The name Tepeszohuite, which is now common in Mexico is derived from the Aztec tepus-cuahuitl “metal tree,” a reference to the tree’s extremely hardwood. Until recently it was thought that the Jurema cult had died out, but it is now experiencing a great renaissance.

For many centuries, the Aztecs and other indigenous groups used the Mimosa hostilis root bark to treat skin burns and wounds. They also used it to make tea. Furthermore, Mimosa hostilis is an excellent body paint or natural coloring agent for textiles.  This tree has played a major role in the traditions of different indigenous tribes in both South, Central and North America.

The tree grows wild in southern Mexico, Central America, Venezuela and Brazil. It thrives best in tropical lowlands but can grow at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

This species came to the attention of scientists just over 150 years ago, although it was hardly studied until the 1980s. Now, much is known about this tree. Currently, Tepezcohuite / Jurema is used throughout the world as the subject of medical, pharmacological, preclinical and clinical research on its various healing effects, antibiotic and regenerative effects on epithelial cells and for the elaboration of different medicinal products and standardized extracts. It has been combined with sophisticated formulas to produce cosmetic and entheogenic products. In recent years, Mimosa hostilis has been popularly used as an important element for the preparation of modern analogues of Aya brews.

Because this involves a hard, woody root bark in powder form rather than soft tea leaves, the material needs to be actively boiled to release the compounds.

Preparation:

Use an appropriate amount of powder per cup, following the guidance of a knowledgeable practitioner.

Boiling:

Bring the powder together with plenty of water to a boil in a small pot.

Simmering:

Lower the heat and let the mixture simmer gently, with the lid tilted, for 20 to 30 minutes.

Straining:

Pour the liquid through a coffee filter, fine sieve, or clean cloth to fully remove any remaining powder particles.

Taste:

The decoction has a very bitter, astringent taste. Let it cool to a drinkable temperature and add honey if desired.

Wound healing and skin repair (strongest property):

The bark stimulates collagen production and speeds up skin regeneration for burns, scars, acne, and eczema. This is mainly applied externally (on the skin).

Antimicrobial and antifungal:

The tannins and saponins present protect the skin against harmful bacteria and fungi, helping to prevent infections.

Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant:

The flavonoids in the plant combat free radicals and help reduce inflammatory responses in tissue.

Astringent action:

Due to the high tannin content, an extract helps stem minor bleeding and dry out weeping skin rashes.

Gastrointestinal complaints:

Drinking pure root bark tea is not medically recommended. The extremely high tannin content can lead to severe stomach irritation, nausea, and vomiting.

Psychoactive effect (DMT):

The root bark contains the potent psychedelic compound DMT. When pure tea is drunk, this is broken down immediately in the stomach by the body's own enzymes, so no psychedelic effect occurs. However, when combined with an MAO inhibitor (such as in Ayahuasca or Anahuasca ceremonies), the DMT becomes orally active, leading to intense hallucinations.

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