Essential oils: Potential application in disease management

Abstract

Natural essential oils extracted from dietary plants and their constituents which include monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and phenolics play crucial role in different disease management. Several mechanisms such as antioxidant, enhancement of immune function, enzyme induction, and enhancing detoxification are responsible for different disease management. Essential oils are representing a promising source of active elements and an array of pharmacological properties, including antibacterial, antifungal, antiaging, etc. This study presents the overview of different action exerted by essential oils and discusses active constituents and their effect on disease control.