Mimosa tenuiflora bark is used traditionally in Mexico and South America to treat burns, wounds (topically), toothache, coughs and bronchitis (as an infusion). The plant has good fertilising and soil fixing properties
Mimosa tenuiflora dye
Mimosa tenuiflora extract contains a mixture of condensed tannins, which are mainly mixtures of flavonoid and carbohydrates, hydrocolloid gums, and small amino and imino acid fractions.
Botanical name: Mimosa tenuiflora
Common names: Mimosa, Tepezcohuite
Primary dyestuff: Bark
Key components: Tannins, saponins, polyphenols, alkaloid fraction, lipids, phytosterols, glucosides, xylose, rhamnose, arabinose, lupeol, methoxychalcones, and kukulkanins
Class of dye: Condensed tannin with a high count of 16%
Light and wash-fastness: High
Colour: Range of tan and grey hues
pH sensitivity: Medium
Dye bath method: Suitable for hot dyeing
Recommended quantity of dye
Equal WOF to ground bark
Swatch: Organic linen, habotai silk, peace silk, bamboo silk, cotton-silk, and bamboo jersey. Samples dip dyed into modified pH solutions for 5 mins. Colours achieved for reference only and we encourage you to experiment further.