Rosehip
Rosa Rubiginosa, Rosa Canina, Rosa Moschata
The plant is originally from Europe and in our country it grows abundantly from Santiago to the south.
It is an oval reddish fruit, very rich in vitamin C, with regenerative and moisturizing properties when applied to the skin.
It flowers between October and December, and the fresh fruits are picked between March and May.
VARIETIES
- Dried fruit
- Shell
- Fine cut
- Powder
- Seed
Hawthorn
Crataegus Monogyna
These shrubs have gray and thorny branches with white or pink flowers. They are native to Europe, Asia and North America and bloom in March and April.
Due to its high Vitamin C content, the plant is commonly used for medicinal purposes to boost circulatory system health and strengthen the heart.
VARIETIES
- Dried fruit
- Dried leaf and flower
Maqui
Aristotelia chilensis
This tree is originally from southern Chile, it can be abundantly found anywhere from the region of Coquimbo to the region of Los Lagos, covering the central and southern parts of the country.
The fruit is black in color and has a sweet flavor. It is considered a superfood, as it has many benefits for our body and is mainly used to make infusions and vitamin supplements thanks to its high concentration of Vitamin C.
VARIETIES
- Dried fruit
- Powder
Hypericum (St. John’s wort)
Hypericum perforatum
This is an evergreen herb, with golden yellow flowers, it blooms from November to December.
It has a variety of active ingredients that make it a primarily medicinal plant due to its high anxiolytic and antidepressant effects.
VARIETIES
- Dried flower and leaf
Boldo
Peumus boldus
This plant is native to South America. It is found abundantly in Chile, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina and Peru.
It is an evergreen tree meaning that its aromatic leaves can be picked at any time of the year. Its leaves are used to stimulate the digestive and nervous system.
VARIETIES
- Dried leaf
Mint
Mentha piperita
This is one of the most widely used aromatic herbs in the world, highly valued for its well-known refreshing aroma.
It grows throughout the entire year, but is mainly harvested during the warmest months, from November to March.
VARIETIES
- Dried leaf
Mullein
Verbascum thapsus
This plant is native to Europe and Asia, and in Chile it grows between the regions of Coquimbo and Los Ríos, flowering between December and January.
It is a medicinal plant as its flowers and leaves are used to treat respiratory conditions.
VARIETIES
- Dried leaf
Willow
Salix chilensis
The bitter willow is a tree found in most parts of Chile, from the Atacama to the Biobío region. It flowers in spring and its twigs are harvested between June and September.
Its use is mainly pharmaceutical as the Willow’s bark and leaves contain a high concentration of salicin, commonly used to treat fevers and to soothe rheumatic and menstrual pain.
VARIETIES
- Dried twigs
