Table 1 Species used in different mixtures of HRCHs obtained from markets in Loja city

Adoxaceae

Sambucus nigra L.

Tilo

FT1252

X

X

X

F

Anti-flu, bronquitic, colds, febrifuge, diarrhea and headache.

[13, 14]

Amaranthaceae

Amaranthus hybridus L.

Ataco

FTMAL006

X

X

I,L

Anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, anti-hemorrhagic, astringent, healing, diuretic and tonic.

[14]

Iresine herbstii Hook.

Escancel

FT0486

X

X

X

X

F,L,R

Anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, analgesic, diuretic, toning and healing.

[14, 15]

Apiaceae

Foeniculum vulgare Mill.

Hinojo

FT0025t

X

X

L

Anti-inflammatory, digestive, conjunctivitis, diabetes and used in lactation.

[13, 16]

Asteraceae

Matricaria recutita L.

Manzanilla

FT0014t

X

X

X

F,L,S

Anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, anti-flatulence, anthelmintic, febrifuge, digestive, cramps, healing, insomnia. Wounds, burns and stimulating tonic

[14, 17]

Borraginaceae

Borago officinalis

Borraja

FT011MAL

X

X

X

F,L

Anti - inflammatory, anti-flu, cough, expectorant, febrifuge, circulation, sudorific, astringent, diuretic and hypocholesterolemiant.

[13, 17,18,19]

Symphytum officinale L.

Suelda consuelda

FT1084

L,R

Anti-inflammatory, demulcent, hypotensive, stimulating tissue and nerves, astringent, diuretic and hemostatic.

[17, 20]

Brassicaceae

Mathiola incana (L.) W.T. Aiton

Alhelí

FT1250

X

F,L

Anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, sedative, analgesic, cough and digestive.

[13, 14]

Cariophyllaceae

Dinathus caryophyllus L.

Clavel

FT1253

X

F,L,P

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, sedative and cough.

[14, 21]

Equisetaceae

Equisetum bogotense Kunth

Cola caballo

FT031t

X

X

X

L,S

Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, febrifuge and diuretic.

[14, 18]

Equisetum giganteun L.

Cola caballo

FT1009

L,S

Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, depurative, hepatic, cancer and cough.

[13, 14]

Geraniaceae

Pelargonium graveolens L’Her.ex. Aiton

Malva esencia

FT1258

X

X

X

X

F,L

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, febrifuge, diabetes, diarrhea, gallbladder and liver problems, digestive, gastric ulcers, wounds, burns, respiratory diseases, jaundice, infertility, and urinary stones.

[14, 22, 23]

Pelargonium odoratissimun (L) L’Hér.

Malva Olorosa

FT016t

X

X

F,L

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, carminative and toning.

[14, 23]

Lamiaceae

Melissa officinalis L.

Toronjil

FT45MPAT

X

X

L,S

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-spasmodic, anti-flu, diuretic, ulcerations, digestive, sedative, colds, colic, flatulence, allergies, sudorific, insomnia, heart problems, hemorrhoids and toning.

[14, 19, 24]

Mentha x piperita L.

Hierba buena, menta

FT1261

X

X

L,S

Anti-inflammatory, anti-flatulence, febrifuge, liver and gallbladder problems, nerves, cramps, antispasmodic and digestive.

[14, 17, 19]

Mentha spicata L.

Menta, hierba buena, menta negra

FT1260

X

X

X

L,S

Anti-inflammatory, anti-espasmodic, anti-flatulence, digestive and colic.

[19, 25]

Ocimun basilicum L.

Albahaca negra

FT46TMPA

X

F,L

Anti-inflammatory, anti-espasmodic, anti-flatulence, analgesic cough, headache, ear, digestive, heart problems, nerves, stimulation of lactation and febrifuge.

[14, 19]

Ocimum campechianum Mill.

Albahaca blanca

FTa46TMPA

F,L

Analgesic, digestive, carminative, febrifuge, ocular cloud, menstrual colic and postpartum bath.

[13, 14]

Linnaceae

Linum usitatissimum L.

Linaza

FT47TMPA

X

X

Se

Anti–inflammatory digestive, hepatic and diuretic.

[14, 26]

Malvacea

Malva arborea (L.) Webb & Berthel.

Malva blanca, malva alta

FT042MC

X

X

F,L

Depurative, toning and cancer.

[13]

Malva parviflora L.

Malva alta,malva blanca

FT015MCE

X

X

X

X

F,L

Anti-inflammatory, antidiarrheal, febrifuge, depurative, diuretic, cough, tonic, obesity and insect bites.

[14, 19, 27]

Onagracea

Fuchsia hybrida Hort. T. Ex. Siebert & Voss

Pena pena grande, pena pena roja

FT1262

X

P

Anti-inflammatory, anti-flu, sedative, stomachache and toning.

[14]

Fuchsia loxensis Kunth.

Pena pena blanca rosada

FT1158

X

F

Cardiotonic, febrifuge and sedative.

[14]

Fuchsia magellanica Lam.

Pena pena morada

FT0147

X

X

F,L

Sedative.

[14]

Oenothera rosea L’Her. ex Aiton.

Shullo

FT53MPAT

X

F,L,S

Anti-inflamatory, digestive, diuretic and hepatic.

[14, 28]

Piperaceae

Peperomia inaequalifolia Ruiz & Pav.

Congona grande

FT1197

X

X

F,L,S

Anti-parasitic, antiperspirant, analgesic, cardiotonic, diuretic, hepatic, sedative earache and insomnia.

[14]

Plantaginaceae

Plantago major L.

Llanten

FT13t

X

X

X

X

W

Anti-inflammatory, anti- hemorrhagic, digestive liver problems, healing, wounds, insect bites and diuretic.

[14, 19]

Poaceae

Cymbopogon citratus (DC) Stapf

Hierba luisa

FT011t

X

X

X

L

Anti-flatulence, analgesic, digestive, sedative, expectorant, spasmolytic and diuretic.

[14, 29]

Proteaceae

Oreocallis grandiflora (Lam.) R.Br.

Cucharillo

FT04t

X

F

Anti-inflammatory, digestive, hepatic astringent

and diuretic.

[13, 14]

Rosaceae

Rosa cymosa Tratt

Rosa simple rosada blanca

FT274

X

P

Anti-flu, anti-scorbite, digestive, astringent and diuretic.

[30]

Solanaceae

Solanum americanum Mill.

Mortiño

FT36t

Fr, L

Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, digestive, febrifuge, sedative and respiratory system.

[14, 31]

Tiliaceae

Triumfetta semitriloba Jacq.

Cadillo

FT39t

X

X

F,L,S

Anti- inflammatory, analgesic, astringent, febrifuge and diuretic.

[14]

Verbenaceae

Aloysia triphylla Royse

Cedrón

FT1240

X

F,L,S

Anti- inflammatory anti-spasmodic, anti-neuralgic, analgesic, cardiotonic, digestive and chest and stomach tonic.

[14, 32]