Acacia Confusa or Mimosa Hostilis? Many of our Australian root bark customers wonder what they should be buying from our shop in Australia.
What are the main differences between the root bark powders?
Mimosa hostilis has a higher yield in terms of the natural tannins and alkaloids and it contains less lipids. This is why some people prefer working with MHRB compared to ACRB. Acacia confusa root bark has a higher percentage of natural plant fats and a higher amount of other naturally occurring alkaloids compared to Mimosa hostilis.
Mimosa hostilis root bark powder has a purple colour, sometimes darker or lighter, depending on the season. Acacia confusa root bark powder has a more orange colour. ACRB also has a pleasant smell, while MHRB has an interesting earthy odor. Acacia Confusa or Mimosa Hostilis? What should you choose?
Acacia Confusa or Mimosa Hostilis?
Whatever you decide to choose to work with, both of these root barks provide excellent results. Acacia confusa is more popular in Hawaii, Taiwan and Australia. Mimosa hostilis is more popular in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
For ayahuasca, what’s interesting to know is that most shamans tend to work with B. caapi, a tropical vine and with the leaves of Psychotria viridis. This psychedelic tree can also be used for ayahuasca ceremonies.
Mimosa hostilis Root Bark
Mimosa hostilis root bark has a long history of uses. Ancient tribes in Brazil regularly prepare a drink known as “vinho de jurema” (wine of jurema which is another name for Mimosa hostilis). This potent potion is brewed from the roots of the tree. And it has been used for over a century. Some tribes to this day still enjoy jurema (Mimosa hostilis) as a sacred, psychedelic potion.
The word jurema translates to “an intoxicating drink” in the Tupi-Guarani language. The shamans in Brazil, experience psychedelic visions and dreams after consuming this Mimosa hostilis (wine of jurema) drink.
Acacia confusa Root Bark
On the other hand, Acacia Confusa tree is native in south east Asia countries and has been introduced in Hawaii. It primarily used as food, herbal infusions and traditional folk medicine. When Acacia Confusa root bark is mixed with hot water, it brews a potent herbal tea drink. This root bark can also act like a spice in various foods and dishes. It is a rich source of DMT alkaloids.
In Taiwan (where it grows natively), Acacia’s wood is excellent for making strong support beams for underground mines and dwellings. Acacia Confusa root bark powder is often used in traditional medicine. Most medicinal herbal shops stock it in Taiwan. Many natural doctors and holistic medicine men praise it’s effectiveness for good health and promoting vitality and clear mind.
More people than ever are looking to buy Mimosa hostilis and Acacia confusa root bark powder in Australia and New Zealand. These wonderful plants provide a myriad of health benefits and other potential spiritual and psychedelic uses. Acacia Confusa or Mimosa Hostilis choice is a hard one, but more customers than ever turn to Peru Shop Express to buy quality root bark online.
We ship within Australia, from Sydney and Melbourne and to overseas with EMS international express post.
To your health and success,
Alex and team
