Pharmaceutical and therapeutic potentials of essential oils and their individual volatile constituents: A review

被引:893
作者
Edris, Amr E. [1 ]
机构
[1] Natl Res Ctr, Aroma & Flavor Chem Dept, Cairo 12622, Egypt
关键词
essential oils cancer; cardiovascular disease; antimicrobial; antidiabetic; penetration enhancer; aromatherapy; massage therapy;
D O I
10.1002/ptr.2072
中图分类号
R914 [药物化学];
学科分类号
100701 ;
摘要
Essential oils and their volatile constituents are used widely to prevent and treat human disease. The possible role and mode of action of these natural products is discussed with regard to the prevention and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular diseases including atherosclerosis and thrombosis, as well as their bioactivity as antibacterial, antiviral, antioxidants and antidiabetic agents. Their application as natural skin penetration enhancers for transdermal drug delivery and the therapeutic properties of essential oils in aroma and massage therapy will also be outlined. Copyright (c) 2007 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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