Pharmaceutical Applications

PHARMACEUTICAL APPLICATIONS

Volatile oils are used as flavouring agent, perfuming agent in pharmaceutical formulations, foods, beverages, and in cosmetic industries. These are also used as important medicinal agent for therapeutic purposes like:

1.     Carminative (e.g. Umbilliferous fruits)

2.     Anthelminitic (e.g. Chenopodium oil)

3.     Diuretics (e.g. Juniper)

4.     Antiseptic (e.g. Eucalyptus)

5.     Counter irritant (e.g. Oil of winter green)

6.     Local anesthetic (e.g. Clove)

7.     Sedative (e.g. Jatamansi)

8.     Local irritant (e.g. Turpentine)

9.     Insect repellent (e.g. Citronella)

10. Source of vitamin A (e.g. Lemongrass)