Neochilenia paucicostata

Neochilenia paucicostata, also known as the lesser costate neochilenia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae.

It is a shrub native to Chile, and its leaves and stems are used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties.

The plant has been found to have anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties, which contribute to its health benefits, including wound healing, reducing fever, and treating gastrointestinal issues.

Neochilenia paucicostata is typically prepared as a decoction or infusion in herbal medicine, and it can be consumed as a tea or used topically in the form of a salve or ointment.