Tepezcohuite (Mimosa tenuiflora) is a perennial tree that is tied to traditional medicine. It’s also known as tepescohuite, jurema preta, mimosa hostilis, mimosa tenuiflora, calumbi, and binho de jurema.

Tepezcohuite grows primarily in Central and South America. Brazil and Mexico are its largest producers.

Its bark and fern-like leaves are believed to have many medicinal properties. It’s mainly used to treat signs of skin aging, as well as skin wounds, ulcers, and burns.

Despite its supposed benefits, it’s rarely used as a skin care ingredient in other areas of the world, which may make you wonder if it’s something you should try.

This article explains all you need to know about tepezcohuite, including its benefits, uses, and side effects.

Health claims

Though research on tepezcohuite is limited, it has many purported health benefits, mainly for skin health and aging.

Wound healing

Tepezcohuite is best known for its ability to heal wounds and skin injuries.

Interestingly, the Red Cross used tepezcohuite bark powder as a treatment for more than 5,000 burn victims from the 1984 Mexico City gas explosion, due to its skin healing and antiseptic properties.