Essential Oils Extraction: A Promising Enterprise for Rural Areas' Sustainable Development

Abstract

Since ancient times, essential oils have been used in cosmetics, perfumes, and medications. The current research examinesthe chances for rural communities' survival and livelihoods via the use of essential oil extraction operations. According to thereport, demand for essential oils is quickly increasing, as many companies generate large amounts of herbal and cosmeticgoods using essential oils. As a result, the potential for establishing rural firms in the essential oil industry is enormous.According to the literature, essential oil extraction may be accomplished at any scale required. Economic research showsthat the extraction of essential oils benefits rural income production. Nonetheless, a shortage of small-scale technologyfor the rural population and a lack of information about essential oil companies' social and economic advantages are likelyto be critical issues impeding the establishment of the essential oil extraction sector in rural areas.