Abstract: The present invention relates to matrices for tissue engineering in the form of foams, fibres and/or membranes formed of polymers, ceramics, polymeric composites and/or ceramic composites containing Bixa orellana L. extract capable of inducing tissue regeneration in vivo and in vitro, preventing inflammatory processes and fungal and bacterial contamination during processes of regeneration. The matrices can be two-dimensional or three-dimensional, and have the morphology, porosity and pore size required for tissue growth and regeneration, said structure being particularly suitable for tissue growth in vitro or tissue regeneration in vivo, and the regeneration of hard or soft tissue. Methods for producing said matrices are also described, which include impregnating the materials with the extract and subsequently processing the scaffolds in the form of foams, fibres or membranes, which can be carried out by electro spinning, producing foams by leaching particles, the method of foaming, lyophilization or casting.