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Maytenus boaria
Chilean evergreen tree of the Andes foothills, traditional Mapuche medicine plant used for rheumatism and skin conditions.
Chilean evergreen tree of the Andes foothills, traditional Mapuche medicine plant used for rheumatism and skin conditions. Key active compounds include maytenin, catechins, flavonoids.
maytenin, along with catechins and flavonoids, are the primary bioactive compounds in Maytenus boaria. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, provides free radical scavenging activity, stimulates digestive enzyme secretion and GI motility.
Anti-inflammatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antioxidant
Digestive support
Traditional Mapuche medicine for rheumatism and skin conditions
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used in Chilean folk medicine for digestive complaints
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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