Objective: The purpose of the research is to provide relevant scientific information on the medicinal and aromatic properties of pineapple.
Theoretical background: Based on the literature on the medicinal and aromatic properties of pineapple (Minthostachys mollis).
Method: It was a research with quantitative approach, which consisted of a bibliographic search of articles, scientists and theses in the database such as Google Scholar, Sciencedirec, Elsevier, Scopus, Web of Science, Scielo, Redalyc, Doaj and Dialnet, second specialty, master's and doctoral theses, which were grouped and the bibliographic background was organized in a matrix according to the type of research, methodology and study participants (species).
Results and conclusions: Research results that evaluate and demonstrate the medicinal, aromatic, antioxidant and essential oil properties of muña are shown.
Originality/value: It shows the medicinal and aromatic properties of pineapple (Minthostachys mollis) for being a very powerful herb in the treatment of diseases to improve health. Its use in health is very beneficial, thanks to the properties it contains such as antibacterial and antitumor activity of the essential oil, as a natural medicine, insecticides, biological pest control, among other benefits.