Book Abstract
Essential Oils: Recent Advances, New Perspectives and Applications offers a modern and multidisciplinary synthesis of essential oil science?spanning phytochemistry, emerging extraction methods, therapeutic potential, and industry trends?through 11 expertly curated chapters.
By blending traditional knowledge with scientific innovation, Essential Oils ? Recent Advances, New Perspectives and Applications is a vital resource for researchers, healthcare practitioners, formulation scientists, and industry professionals. It provides a holistic overview of essential oils, their evolving applications, and the potential they hold across wellness, agriculture, and sustainable technologies.
Opening chapters trace the historical significance of plant-derived volatile oils and the latest insights into their chemical profiles, including terpenoids, phenolics, and bioactive volatile compounds. The volume explores improvements in extraction techniques like supercritical fluid and microwave-assisted extraction that enhance yield and purity.