Phytochemistry and biological properties of Drimys winteriJR et G. Forster var chilensis(DC) A.

Drimys winteri JR et G. Forster var chilensis (DC) A. is a tree native to central and southern Chile. Also it found in part of Argentina. It abundant wet swampy localities from sea level an altitude 1700 m. This sacred for the Mapuche culture; used folk medicine such as inflammatory painful processes. Phytochemical studies have demonstrated that this plant contains mainly sesquiterpenes drimane type, flavonoids, essential oils, phytosterols some lignans. These drimanes attracted interest because their antifeedant, growth regulation, cytotoxic, antimicrobial insecticidal properties. The objective review establish clearly phytochemistry biological activity Articles based on other varieties are not considered.