Conclusions: M. boaria leaves are an important source of phenolics compounds with antioxidant activity; these properties are observed in extracts and infusions. In addition, the extract of maiten leaves produces the inhibition of pathogens Gram+ and Gram- bacteria, showing the great therapeutic potential of this plant used in folk medicine. (C) 2022 Universidad Catolica de Valparaiso. Production and hosting by Elsevier B.V.