Aromatic Plants & Its Volatile Oils: Varieties of Extraction Techniques of Volatile Oils, emphasis on Jasminum oil..

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia

2 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, Ismailia 41522, Egypt

3 Pharmacognosy Department, faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University

4 Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Suez Canal University, 41522, Ismailia, Egypt

10.21608/rpbs.2025.441329.1406

Abstract

This review represents different types of extraction techniques of volatile oils from aromatic plants, Jasmine Oil in specific, starting from Classical old techniques & passing through new innovative techniques. Due to a wide application of volatile oils since a very long time ago till nowadays, the tendency to get and to know the exact components, that are causing either the valuable and memorable essence, pharmacological effects or other beneficial applications for humans, is increased and is the main reason to get inventions in such field. Then after having classical techniques, the sight is moved towards new green energy idea and to get maximum yield as possible within short period with high quality. Hereby, in this review, the different extraction techniques of volatile oils would be reviewed to find out the most suited valued techniques used for extraction of volatile oils from Jasminum Officinale. Jasminum Officinale, a member of the Oleaceae family, has been researched for any potential pharmacological effects. Jasminum Officinale can be used to treat a variety of conditions, including Mental Depression, Erectile Dysfunction, Neurological Stress, and Menstrual Disorders. It can also be used as an analgesic, an antispasmodic, a galactogogue, and more.

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