Medicinal Herbs

Chile has an unusual geography. Nestled in the southwestern corner of South America, Chile is a long and narrow strip of land -4,300 kilometers long and an average of 190 kilometers wide.

Throughout Its territory, Chile boasts an array of climates, and salts, and is thus ideally suited for a number of tree and fruit species. These advantageous natural conditions serve to support the proliferation of a variety of natural spices and medicinal and aromatic herbs.

Chile 's agricultural region is protected by natural barriers consisting of the Atacama Desert to the north, Patagonia to the south, the Andes Mountains to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.

These climatic characteristics and natural isolation, combined with continuous research and the use of advanced technology, make Chile an auspicious location for the production of contaminant-free medicinal herbs that boast high phytosanitary standards and correct concentrations of active components, making them suitable for use in the pharmaceutical industry.

Furthermore, skilled, dedicated entrepreneurs from Chile 's Regions vi, vii and viii have joined forces to form the Medicinal Herb Committee. With the active support of the Export Promotion Bureau ProChile, the committee has orchestrated the preparation of this catalogue with a view toward exporting the nation's medicinal herb products.

Artichoke / Cinara scolymus

Uses: To treat types of liver and gallbladder disorders, for the prevention of gallstones, liver diseases including those related to alcoholism, dyspepsia, chronic albuminuria, anemia, arteriosclerosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, and kidney disease
Season: November-March

Fenugreek / Trigonella fienum graecum

Uses: A remedy for appetite loss, indigestion and skin inflammation
Season:

Basil / Ocimum basilicum

Uses: Antispasmodic, sedative, antiseptic and as a condiment
Season: December-March

Boldo / Peumus boldus

Uses:

Tea, as a digestive stimulant and nervous sedative
Poultice: for rheumatic neuralgia and pain
Bath: for rheumatic pain

Season: July-November

Marigold / Calendula officinalis

Uses: Hipertensive, anti-inflamatory and healing agent
Season: October-April

Rasberry leaves / Rubus idaeus

Uses: Diuretic and to treat rheumatism
Season: October-April

Cinnamon / Drymis winteri

Uses: As tea, stomach tonic and anti-scurvy beverage and, as a alcohol tincture, for rheumatism and circulatory overthrow
Season: Year round

Eucalyptus / Eucalyptus globulus

Uses: As tea, for treating bronchitis and chest colds and, as inhalant, to clear and desinfect the respiratory system
Season: Year round

Wormwood / Artemisia absinthium

Uses: used medically as a tonic, stomachic, febrifuge and anthelmintic
Season:

St. John's Wort / Hypericum perforatum

Uses: Hipericine extract for the control of depressive states
Season: November-February

Hyssop / Hyssopus officinalis

Uses: As an astringent, fever reducer and, as tonic, it affects the urinary, nervous and bronchial systems
Seasons: Year round

Majorana / Origanum majorana

Uses: Antiseptic, sedative and antispasmodic
Season: Year round

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Chamomile / Anthemis nobilis

Uses: As tea, to treat headaches, upset stomachs and as a sedative. It can be used to treat eye injuries and laryngitis as well.
Season: August-November

Chamomile / Matricaria chamomilla

Uses: Antispasmodic, sedative, anti-inflammatory and healing agent
Season: Year round

Lemon Balm / Melissa officinalis

Uses: Antispasmodic, sedative, braquicarde and antiviral choleretic
Season: October-April

Mint / Mentha spp.

Uses: As tea, for indigestion, as a carminative, sedative, for insomnia and nausea and, as inhalant, for bronchitis, colds and asthma
Season: October-April

Horehound / Marrubium vulgare

Uses: antispasmodic, appetizer, bitter tonic, diuretic and expectorant
Season:

Marjoram / Origanum vulgare

Uses: Tea, as a digestive tonic, vomit inductor and cough suppressant
Season: October-May

Parsley / Petroselinum crispum

Uses: Diuretic, rich in vitamin A
Season: Year round

Rosemary / Rosmarimus officinalis

Uses: Tea, as a stomach tonic, antispasmodic, sedative, bile secretion inductor and vomit indoctor. Rinse and compresses for slow-healing wounds. Bath, for rheumatism
Season: Year round

Rosehip / Rosa rubiginosa, Rosa moschata herrm.

Uses: Tea, high vitamin C content, diuretic, for cleansing the kidneys and bladder. It is an astringent, antihelmintic and refreshing
Season: February-May

Sage / Salvia spp.

Uses: As tea, digestive tonic, for cleaning wounds and as a vomit inductor. As tincture, antiperspirant and in baths, for rheumatism and paralysis
Season: September-February

Large-leaved lime / Tilia spp.

Uses: Tea, for cold symptoms and as a sedative to treat migraine and macerated, for burns
Season: December-January

Thyme / Thymus vulgaris

Uses: Stimulant, choleretic antioxidant and as a seasoning
Season: October-April

Lemon Verbena / Aloysia triphylla

Uses: Antispasmodic, tranquilizer and stomach analgesic
Season: October-April

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