We sell Mimosa Hostilis Root Bark Whole and Chunks in the US. These pieces come in different sizes as they are stripped from the root in longer pieces, then dried, then cut into smaller chunks to make it easier for packaging and transport. The shape and size of the root bark pieces are essential in determining that said pieces come from the roots and not from the trunk. This is important as many vendors (mostly outside of Brazil) harvest the trunk bark, which is of lower quality and much easier to harvest, resulting in the demise of many Mimosa Tenuiflora trees.
Root Bark pieces should:
- Have a natural curvature, since the diameter of the root is smaller than that of the trunk
- Have a rough outer texture, the trunk bark is not as rough
- Have a darker color on the outside
- Have a purple/pink color on the inside
We partner with farmers in the state of Bahia, Brazil; and this partnership allows us to have a consistent source of the best quality Mimosa Hostilis root bark in the world. We pride ourselves in adhering to fair practices so that everyone involved in the harvest of this magnificent product gets paid a living wage.
Whole bark strips as long as 2 or 3 feet long are taken from the root, they are then placed in large bags and taken to a drying area to first remove all the dirt, then cut into smaller pieces and be placed in drying rooms to dehydrate. This natural drying process can take 2 to 3 weeks depending on the humidity, the idea is to have a 100% dried product that results in a more pure inner root bark.
We do not shred or powder these whole bark pieces until days before you place the order to ensure you receive a fresh product. Many of our customers prefer to buy the whole pieces and make the powder themselves, they just have to make sure they understand how difficult it is to shred or powder this bark. Customers can powder a little bit in a regular coffee grinder, and they will still struggle. For any larger amounts, a professional or industrial mill is required.
