Fabiana punensis S.C. Arroyo, F. bryoides Phil., F. densa Remy, F. patagonica Speg

ISLA, M.I.; LEAL, M.; GONZALEZ, D.; ORQUEDA, M.E.; ZAMPINI, I.C.; CUELLO, S.

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of South America 2: Argentina, Chile and Uruguay

Springer Verlag

Año: 2020;

Fabiana Ruiz & Pav. (Solanaceae) is a South American genus, growingespecially in arid mountainous areas. In Argentina, 10 species are present in theHigh Andean, Pre-Puna, Puna, and Monte biogeographical regions, in additionto Patagonia. In this chapter reference will be made to four Fabiana species,F. punensis, F. patagonica, F. bryoides and F. densa. They are described asmedicinal plants under the common names of ?tola? or ?tolilla?. Progresseswill be reviewed regarding the scientific validation of medicinal properties, aswell as the study of the chemical composition of these species. The potential asantioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibiotics agents from the hydroalcoholicor aqueous extracts from the aerial parts was described. Antioxidant anddiuretic properties of infusions and essential oils was demonstrated. The safetyof these preparations was also demonstrated. Although in vivo studies would benecessary to fully demonstrate the safety of the extracts, presently, prolongedtraditional use by local communities is still recognized to support their safeuse. Also, studies are needed about the agronomic conditions for its cultivationso that they could be used as raw material for phytotherapic and phytocosmeticpreparations.