Resumen:
To relate the presence of the active secondary metabolites in the pharmacological actions and the therapeutic
effects of the plants. Methods: Search about the topic in the last 5 years and present some active secondary metabolites that explain
the pharmacological actions and therapeutic effects of medicinal plants. Conclusions: It was based on the search of articles in the
Virtual Library in Health (Spanish: BVS) and using the key words: secondary metabolites, phytotherapy, medicinal plants.
