Open AccessPhytochemistry and biological properties of Drimys winteriJR et G. Forster var chilensis(DC) A.
Author(s) -
Universidad de Chile,
Orlando Muñoz,
Jorge Tapia-Merino,
Universidad Bernardo O"Higgins,
Wolf Nevermann,
Aurelio San-Martı́n,
Universidad de Magallanes
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
boletin latinoamericano y del caribe de plantas medicinales y aromaticas
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.218
H-Index - 21
ISSN - 0717-7917
DOI - 10.37360/blacpma.21.20.5.33
Subject(s) - phytochemistry , phytochemical , biology , botany , antimicrobial , terpene , microbiology and biotechnology , biochemistry
Drimys winteri JR et G. Forster var chilensis (DC) A. is a tree native to central and southern Chile. Also it found in part of Argentina. It is abundant in wet swampy localities from sea level to an altitude of 1700 m. This tree is sacred for the Mapuche culture; it is used in folk medicine in such as inflammatory and painful processes. Phytochemical studies have demonstrated that this plant contains mainly sesquiterpenes of the drimane type, flavonoids, essential oils, phytosterols and some lignans. These drimanes have attracted interest because of their antifeedant, plant growth regulation, cytotoxic, antimicrobial and insecticidal properties. The objective of this review is to establish clearly the phytochemistry and biological activity of Drimys winteri JR et G. Forster var chilensis (DC) A. Articles based on other varieties are not considered.
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