Mimosa Root Shop supplies Mimosa hostilis root bark (Mimosa tenuiflora, also known as tepezcohuite or jurema preta) in whole, shredded and powdered form, from 500 g to 100 kg. Dyers, soap makers and cosmetic formulators use the bark for its tannins and its deep purple-brown colour. We also stock a small range of dried herbs and roots.
Finely ground for the fastest colour release. The easiest form to measure and to blend into dye baths, soap batter and cosmetic recipes.
Loose fibres that strain out cleanly and create little dust. A favourite for dye pots and for infusions used to colour soap.
Uncut bark strips with the longest shelf life. Break, shred or grind exactly what you need, when you need it.
The bark is rich in tannins and pigments. Simmered in water, it dyes wool, silk, cotton and leather in shades from soft pink to deep purple-brown, depending on the fibre and the mordant.
Soap makers add the powder or a strained infusion to cold-process and melt-and-pour recipes to colour their bars naturally, without synthetic colourants.
Known in Mexico as tepezcohuite, the bark is a traditional ingredient in handmade creams, balms and masks.
New to the bark? Read our guide: What is Mimosa hostilis root bark?
Alongside the bark we carry familiar dried botanicals such as yerba mate, guarana, maca, ginseng, ginkgo, damiana, mugwort and valerian root.
It is the inner root bark of Mimosa tenuiflora, a small tree native to Mexico, Central America and north-eastern Brazil. It is also called tepezcohuite, jurema preta or MHRB, and it is valued for its high tannin content and deep purple-brown colour.
Craftspeople use it as a natural dye for fabric, yarn and leather, as a natural colourant in handmade soap, and as an ingredient in cosmetic formulations. We sell it as a raw material for these uses, not for human consumption.
Choose shredded bark for dyeing fabric, because it strains cleanly. Choose powder for soap and cosmetics, because it blends evenly. Choose whole bark if you want the longest shelf life or prefer to process it yourself.
Shades range from soft pink through dusty purple to deep red-brown. The result depends on the fibre, the amount of bark and any mordant: alum brightens the colour and iron darkens it.
Every form is available from 500 g up to 100 kg, so you can order a small test quantity or a bulk supply for a studio or resale.
It depends on the weight of material you are dyeing and how deep you want the colour. Our dye calculator works it out in grams, ounces or pounds.
Yes. Lab results and a certificate of analysis (COA) are available on request. Contact us and tell us which product you are interested in.
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We are based at 203 Legion St, Verona, Wisconsin, United States. Delivery details are in our shipping policy.
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