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Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Essential oil extraction from herbs and spices: A review on pharmacological and functional properties

Author(s):
Kasireddy Mouni
Abstract:
Background: Essential oils have received a lot of attention in this day and age as these oils have various bioactive compounds. These days, people prefer essential oils over synthetic compounds because they contain antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. A lot of studies have focused on the benefits of essential oils to cure diabetes, obesity, and hypertension. Proper extraction techniques are needed to preserve bioactivity.
Objective: This review paper is aimed to discuss previous studies on essential oils, extraction techniques, and functional and pharmacological properties of essential oils extracted from various herbs and plants.
Results: This review paper is categorized into three parts. After introduction, the first part discusses the techniques used in extraction of essential oils. The second part discusses related studies on medicinal properties of essential oils, and the final part discusses the use of essential oils and suggests future use of essential oils.
Conclusion: All in all, this review paper has presented an overview of the above concepts by exploring the results of various previous studies on essential oils and their properties.
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How to cite this article:
Kasireddy Mouni. Essential oil extraction from herbs and spices: A review on pharmacological and functional properties. Pharma Innovation 2023;12(6):3279-3286.

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