Baccharis latifolia is a plant commonly known in South America as “Chilca”. B. latifolia has several curative properties reported in traditional medicinal such as analgesic, treat diarrhea, vulnerary, resolvent, flatulence, heartburn, antidiabetic and in the treatment of inflammation, stomach pain and insomnia. The medicinal properties of this plant represent a valuable source of medicinal compounds. This study is collective information concerning the taxonomy, ethnobotany, phytochemistry, toxicity and biological activities of the B. latifolia.