Health bodyguards: essential oils

Authors

  • Dulce del Carmen Velásquez-Reyes Universidad Veracruzana, Veracruz, México. Centro de investigacion y Asistencia en Tecnologia y Diseño del Estado de Jalisco, Jalisco, México.
  • Español Español Español https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7158-4934

Keywords:

Essential oils, bioactive compounds, herbalism

Abstract

No illness surpasses the effectiveness of our grandmothers’ home remedies, now supported by science, especially essential oils. Eucalyptus alleviates congestion, clove is a natural pain reliever, citronella wards off mosquitoes, and lavender calms stress. Packed with bioactive compounds, their benefits are remarkable. Beyond promoting well-being, their biological potential paves new avenues in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries, providing products that could evolve into future innovations and remedies.

Author Biography

Español Español, Español

José Haro-González is a researcher at the Center for Research and Assistance in Technology and Design of the State of Jalisco (CIATEJ), located in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico. His work focuses on the study of essential oils and their applications in the pharmaceutical, food and cosmetic industries, highlighting the bioactive properties of these natural compounds and their therapeutic potential supported by modern science.

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2025-03-18

How to Cite

Velásquez-Reyes, D. del C., & Español, E. (2025). Health bodyguards: essential oils. Revista De divulgación científica IBIO, 7(2), 202. Retrieved from http://revistaibio.com/ojs33/index.php/main/article/view/202

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Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): Science that transforms into solutions

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