Essential oils, ethereal or volatile oils are very complex natural mixtures of lipophilic substances. They are aromatic oily liquids categorized by a strong odor and are extracted from various plant material as secondary metabolites. Essential oils are volatile, transparent and rarely colored elements and are soluble in organic solvents, having a lower density than water. These oils are used due to their essence and therapeutic properties in an extensive range of products including medicines, foods, cosmetics, etc. Essential oils are also used in aromatherapy, which is a form of alternative medicine. Essential oils are also used in personal care applications for enhancing skin, cleansing mouth, gums, & teeth and other overall hygiene.
The market for essential oils is growing steadily owing to rapid urbanization and industrialization in emerging economies coupled with changing the lifestyle of the…
