Aromatic Oil from Plants, and Their Role in Nanoparticle Synthesis, Characterization and Applications

Abstract

Plant based aromatic oils are widely used for their valuable odour. They are highly valued in both domestic and foreign markets for their aroma and value-added goods like perfumes and cosmetics. In addition to having a pleasant smell, many aromatic oils offer medical properties that have raised their market value and expanded their uses in the pharmaceutical sector. Some of the aromatic oils, which are frequently utilized in product development, are extracts of Eucalyptus leaves, citrus fruit, cinnamon bark, basil plant, etc. The industry for aromatic oils is booming as they are increasingly used in the development of herbal medicines. The development of drugs using nanoparticles has become much more effective since the introduction of nanotechnology. In this method, the drug is coupled with nanoparticles and successfully delivered inside the body to treat the ailment in a target-specific manner. Aromatic oils are expected to be used in the development of nanoparticles that can then be applied to a variety of ailments. Nanoparticles might lessen the stress on plants that are mass-harvested for medicine manufacturing because they would only consume a little amount of oil. However, prior to using these formulations in the human body, it is crucial to comprehend the underlying principles of aromatic oil extraction, their chemical structure, nanochemistry, the effectiveness of nanoparticles, and their toxicology.