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

MARÍA INÉS ISLA; MARIANA LEAL; GONZALEZ DANIELA; MARÍA EUGENIA ORQUEDA; CATIANA ZAMPINI; ANA SOLEDAD CUELLO

Medicinal, Aromatic Plants of World, Vol. 7, Ákos Máthé and Arnaldo Bandoni (Eds): Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of South America Vol. 2

Springer

Año: 2021; p. 225 - 234

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 addition toPatagonia. In this chapter reference will be made to four Fabiana species, F. punensis,F. patagonica, F. bryoides and F. densa. They are described as medicinal plantsunder the common names of ?tola? or ?tolilla?. Progresses will be reviewed regardingthe scientific validation of medicinal properties, as well as the study of thechemical composition of these species. The potential as antioxidants, anti-inflammatory,and antibiotics agents from the hydroalcoholic or aqueous extractsfrom the aerial parts was described. Antioxidant and diuretic properties of infusionsand essential oils was demonstrated. The safety of these preparations was also demonstrated.Although in vivo studies would be necessary to fully demonstrate thesafety of the extracts, presently, prolonged traditional use by local communities isstill recognized to support their safe use. Also, studies are needed about the agronomicconditions for its cultivation so that they could be used as raw material forphytotherapic and phytocosmetic preparations.