It is a native tree species of America, where it grows from Paraguay and northern Argentina to Mexico; it is currently distributed mainly in Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. It prefers sandy and humid soils. It has very showy and characteristic pink flowers, which appear when it is still devoid of foliage in late winter. Its wood is used in construction, and medicinal properties are attributed to the infusion of its bark.
The inner part of the bark is used and, occasionally, the leaves.
Anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents.
Discontinuous treatments are recommended: up to 1 month and rest 2 weeks before starting a new intake.
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