An Historical Overview
Concept and Definition
Variability of Essential Oils
Presence and Functions in the Vegetable Kingdom
Obtaining Essential Oils
Control and Analyses
Chemical Composition
Use of Essential Oils
Cosmetics
Medicine and Pharmaceutics
Food
Sources and Production
Patterns of Consumption
Availability, Absorption, and Metabolism
Health Effects
Antioxidative Properties
Inhibition of Food Borne Pathogens
Spasmolytic activities
Anticancer activities
Diabetes
Mood Disorders
Osteoporosis
Alzheimer's Disease
Atherosclerosis
Isolation of Essential Oils
Production
Uses - Pharmaceutical, Animal Feed Supplements, Animal Health
References