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Essential Oils and Volatile Compounds in Aromatic Medicinal Plants

Abstract

Essential oils are concentrated hydrophobic liquids containing volatile aroma compounds extracted from medicinal plants. These phytochemicals play vital roles in plant defense and therapeutic applications, including antimicrobial, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mood-enhancing effects. This article explores the biosynthesis, extraction methods, chemical constituents, and pharmacological relevance of essential oils in aromatic medicinal plants.

Harshil P. Kothari*

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