Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Some Essential Oils: A Review

Authors

  • Ritika Kushwah Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Oriental College of Pharmacy and Research, Indore
  • M K Gupta Dean and Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Oriental college of Pharmacy and Research, Indore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22270/ajprd.v7i6.618

Keywords:

Essential Oils; Anti-inflammatory; Antioxidant

Abstract

Inflammation and pain are common phenomena associated with a number of diseases. Inflammatory diseases result from the body’s response to tissue damage, and if the resolution is not adequate or the stimulus persists, there will be progression from acute inflammation to chronic inflammation, leading to the development of cancer and neurodegenerative and autoimmune diseases.  It is necessary to search for new biologically active compounds with anti-inflammatory activity. Essential oils are complex mixtures isolated from aromatic plants which may possess antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. This article briefly summarizes the potential of essential oils and their compounds for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

 

 

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Author Biographies

Ritika Kushwah, Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Oriental College of Pharmacy and Research, Indore

Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy, Oriental College of Pharmacy and Research, Indore

M K Gupta, Dean and Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Oriental college of Pharmacy and Research, Indore

Dean and Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Oriental college of Pharmacy and Research, Indore

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Published

2019-12-15

How to Cite

Kushwah, R., & Gupta, M. K. (2019). Anti-Inflammatory Potential of Some Essential Oils: A Review. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development, 7(6), 68–71. https://doi.org/10.22270/ajprd.v7i6.618

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 6 (2019): Vol 7 No 6 (2019): Volume 7 Issue 6 Nov - Dec. 2019

Section

Review Articles

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