Guayusa (<i>Ilex guayusa</i> Loes.) Ancestral Plant of Ecuador: History, Traditional Uses, Chemistry, Biological Activity, and Potential Industrial Uses

Guayusa (<i>Ilex guayusa</i> Loes.) Ancestral Plant of Ecuador: History, Traditional Uses, Chemistry, Biological Activity, and Potential Industrial Uses

One of the medicinal plants used in Ecuador that has the best prospects for industrialization is guayusa (<i>Ilex guayusa</i> Loes.). This review shows the potential of the species, analyzing the ethnobotanical aspects, ancestral uses, secondary metabolites, and research. The plant has b...

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Main Authors: Paco Noriega, Erick Moreno, Ana Falcón, Vanessa Quishpe, Patricia del Carmen Noriega
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-07-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
<i>Ilex guayusa</i>
stimulant
xanthine alkaloids
polyphenols
terpenes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/30/13/2837
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