Essential Oils for the Prevention and Treatment of Human Opportunistic Fungal Diseases

2016 ◽  
pp. 247-277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tatjana Marković ◽  
Miloš Nikolić ◽  
Jasmina Glamočlija ◽  
Ana Ćirić ◽  
Mila Emerald ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Prevention And Treatment

Antiviral Essential Oils Incorporated in Nanocarriers: Strategy for Prevention from COVID-19 and Future Infectious Pandemics

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 437-451
Author(s):  
Malkiet Kaur ◽  
Gayatri Devi ◽  
Manju Nagpal ◽  
Manjinder Singh ◽  
Gitika A. Dhingra ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Phenolic Compounds ◽  
Antiviral Activity ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Bacterial Infections ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Chinese Herbs ◽  
Active Constituents ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Low Solubility

Background: Coronavirus has become a life-threatening disease and it is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). This new strain of coronavirus is not completely understood and to date, there is no treatment for coronavirus. Traditional ayurvedic medicines, mainly essential oils and Chinese herbs, have always played a vital role in the prevention and treatment of several epidemics and pandemics. In the meantime, guidelines of the ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, yoga, unani, siddha and homoepathy) include a traditional medicinal treatment for flu and fever and also recommended to boost immunity to prevent the spread of coronavirus. It is not possible to find which essential oil will offer the best level of protection. However, it is likely to assume that some essential oils are likely to offer a measurable level of defense in the same way they do with many other known viruses. Methods: Literature relevant to various essential oils having antiviral activity has been collected and compiled. Various nanocarriers of essential oils have also been stated. The database was collected using various search engines such as J-Gate, Google Scholar, Sci-Hub, PubMed, ScienceDirect, etc. Results: Essential oils contain active constituents such as phenolic compounds, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenyl propanoids, etc., which are responsible for their biological properties such as antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant activities and many more. However, the use of essential oils has always been limited due to poor solubility, solvent toxicity, volatility and low solubility. Many nanotechnology based carriers especially, liposomes, dendrimers, nanoparticles, nanoemulsion and microemulsion, etc. have been evidenced to overcome limitations associated with essential oils. Conclusion: Several essential oils possess potent antiviral activity and are characterized by fewer side effects and are safe for human use. The nanocarrier systems of these oils have proved the potential to treat viral and bacterial infections. Lay Summary: Current COVID-19 era demands traditional treatment for immunity boost up as support therapy. Traditional ayurvedic medicines, mainly essential oils and Chinese herbs, have always played a vital role in the prevention and treatment of several epidemics and pandemics. Therefore, authors have summarized various essential oils having antiviral activity in current manuscript. Various nanocarriers of essential oils have been reported. Essential oils contain active constituents such as phenolic compounds, terpenoids, alkaloids, phenyl propanoids, etc., which are responsible for their biological properties such as antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial, antioxidant activity. However, the use of essential oils has always been limited due to poor solubility, solvent toxicity, volatility and low solubility. Many nanotechnology based carriers especially, liposomes, dendrimers, nanoparticles, nanoemulsion and microemulsion, etc. have been evidenced to overcome limitations associated with essential oils. The nanocarrier systems of these oils have proved the potential to treat viral and bacterial infections.

scholarly journals Biological Properties of Some Volatile Phenylpropanoids

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 1934578X1601101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radmila Ilijeva ◽  
Gerhard Buchbauer
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Mechanism Of Action ◽  
Biological Activities ◽  
Biological Properties ◽  
Anticancer Activities ◽  
Pharmacological Activities ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Pharmaceutical Industries ◽  
Almost All

Plants and their extracts are the new field of interest for many scientists and also of some pharmaceutical industries. In order to provide more information for their usage in the prevention and treatment of diseases many clinical trials and researches are being carried out. In this review the biological activities and the mechanism of action of volatile phenylpropanoids (PPs) found in essential oils (EOs) are presented. The aim of this overview is to show that volatile PPs found in EOs can exert many of the biological activities which are generally attributed to EOs. Almost all of the PPs possess antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer activities. These are related to the different substitution of the phenylpropane molecule. For each isolated group not only one, but more pharmacological activities can be credited.

AROMATHERAPY – A GUARANTEE OF HEALTH

Fitoterapia ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 35-45
Author(s):  
T. P. Harnyk ◽  
◽  
N. A. Dobrovolska ◽  
K. V. Harnyk ◽  
V.O. Petrishcheva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Musculoskeletal System ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Preventive Therapy ◽  
Premature Aging ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Prevention And Treatment ◽  
Vegetable Raw Materials ◽  
Volatile Aromatic Compounds

Keywords: medicinal plants, phytotherapy, aromatherapy, naturopathic methods, cosmetics, medical use. In recent years, non-drug, naturopathic methods and means of prevention and treatment, including herbal medicine and aromatherapy, have become more and more developed and perfected. Aromatherapy is one of the methods of phytotherapy that uses natural volatile aromatic compounds of plants – essential oils. When used properly, they are comfortable, painless, affordable means that affect all systems and organs, help to overcome health disorders and possible mental disorders. The aim is to analyze the literature data and own observations on the use of phyto-, aromatic agents in preserved and increased health, complex, rehabilitation and preventive therapy of various diseases: disorders of the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system and efficiency, etc. To solve this goal, we used conventional analytical studies of electronic and paper sources of information and analysis of our own observations. On the basis of the analysis of literature data and own researches the analysis of the offered phytomedicines for application with use of available vegetable raw materials and natural essential oils is carried out. This study focuses on the criteria for assessing the quality of essential oils suitable for both medical use and methods of their use for the general population, both children and adults in everyday life as a healthy home. Conclusions Thus, scientifically substantiated selections of essential oils for the prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases, possible disorders of various organs and systems, including the musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular system, regulation of the emotional background and when working on a computer, as well as to eliminate cosmetic skin defects and premature aging of the skin.

scholarly journals Control of Passion Fruit Fungal Diseases Using Essential Oils Extracted from Rosemary(Rosmarinus officinalis)and Eucalyptus(Eucalyptus agglomerata)in Egerton University Main Campus Njoro, Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Njenga Waithaka ◽  
Eliud Mugu Gathuru ◽  
Benson Muriuki Githaiga ◽  
Salome Nduta Kimani
Keyword(s):  
Essential Oils ◽  
Fungal Pathogens ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Heating Time ◽  
Rosmarinus Officinalis ◽  
Potato Dextrose Agar ◽  
Fungal Diseases ◽  
Human Diet ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Many

Growth of fruits which form an important part of human diet has been jeopardized by the many fungal diseases that are present today. This study was conceived to isolate the most common fungal pathogens in passion fruits. Fungi were isolated using potato dextrose agar in addition to characterization using morphological, cultural, and biochemical means. Extraction of essential oils from rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) and eucalyptus (Eucalyptus agglomerata) was done. Before carrying the sensitivity test of essential oils to the fungal isolates, constituents of the essential oils were determined. The most common fungal pathogens isolated from passion fruits wereAlternariaspp. (45%),Fusariumspp. (22%),Colletotrichumspp. (17%), andPenicilliumspp. (16%). There was a relationship between heating time and yield of essential oils in rosemary (r=0.99) and eucalyptus (r=0.99). Conversely, there was no significant difference in the amount of essential oils produced by rosemary and eucalyptus (P=0.08). Furthermore, there was a significant difference in growth inhibition of the fungal pathogens between essential oils from rosemary and eucalyptus (P=0.000438). Fungal pathogens isolated from passion fruits can be controlled using essential oils from rosemary and eucalyptus. The oils need to be produced in large scale.

Progress of Essential Oils in Prevention and Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Ma ◽  
Qirong Lin ◽  
Dandan Lei ◽  
Ying Ni ◽  
Shan Liu
Keyword(s):  
Alzheimer’S Disease ◽  
Alzheimer's Disease ◽  
Essential Oils ◽  
Prevention And Treatment
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