Further research on essential oils

Essential oils (EO) are still a viable research topic, especially in light of the sustainable development concept and utilization of natural resources. The apparent weakness on the research of this topic is shown in the scientific contents with less or no substantiation of the active chemical constituents and then the mechanisms of the effectiveness to advance the chemistry and technology application. On this aspect, it is very similar to the situation faced by the Chinese traditional medicine of herbs. Because of this, the pure science of this subject on EO must be focused on to further advance this subject for a strong science-based subject. A strong chemistry-based approach is needed in all research before the useful activity and application of any essential oil can be proposed.