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Clinical pharmacy PharmD program Third level Phytochemistry-1 (PG-504)

Uses of volatile oils:

1- Volatile oils possess a wide range of pharmacological activities:

e.g. smooth muscle relaxant, mucolytic, stomachic, antibacterial, antifungal, carminative,
diuretic, …etc.

2- On the other hand volatile oils are economically important since they used in perfume and
cosmetics

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative and complementary medicine that uses volatile oil for
the purpose of affecting a person's mood or health.
Peppermint oil

Useful for:

• alleviating headaches
• relieving digestive issues such as gas or heartburn
• reduces feelings of stress and anxiety
• kills germs (particularly in the mouth)
• freshens air
• cooling and refreshing
• removes redness and irritating skin issues
• helps with congestion

Examples and uses:

Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia)
• Anti-protozoal • Anti-viral

• Anti-fungal • Anti-bacterial

• Anticancer • Anti-inflammatory

• Antioxidant

Clove (Eugenia caryophyllata)

• Antiseptic, Antifungal

• Relieves Toothache
Sandalwood oil (Santalum album)

• Aphrodisiac

• prevent rashes and inflammations

• Genito-urinary antiseptic

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