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Medicinal and aromatic plants have been integral to traditional healthcare systems for centuries, offering a vast reservoir of bioactive compounds with therapeutic relevance. Among these, essential oils (EOs) have gained significant attention due to their broad-spectrum pharmacological properties and relatively low toxicity compared to synthetic drugs. Essential oils are volatile, aromatic extracts primarily obtained through steam distillation and they consist of a diverse range of phytochemicals such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, oxygenated terpenes and phenolic compounds. These constituents are largely responsible for the notable antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiviral, anticancer and aromatherapeutic properties of essential oils. Their natural origin, chemical diversity and multifaceted biological activities make them promising candidates for the development of alternative therapeutic agents and novel drug delivery systems. This review compiles and evaluates existing literature concerning the chemical composition, biological activities and medicinal applications of essential oils derived from various plant sources, highlighting their potential role in modern pharmacology and integrative medicine.
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