Chunyu Li¹ , Jingqiang Wang²

1 Traditional Chinese Medicine Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
2 Institute of Life Sciences, Jiyang Colloge of Zhejiang A&F University, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
Medicinal Plant Research, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 2   doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0007
Received: 13 Feb., 2024    Accepted: 18 Mar., 2024    Published: 30 Mar., 2024

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Li C.Y. and Wang J.Q., 2024, Clinical applications and safety of aromatic medicinal plants: efficacy evaluation and standard formulation, Medicinal Plant Research, 14(2): 85-96 (doi: 10.5376/mpr.2024.14.0007)

Aromatic medicinal plants are widely used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and the food industry due to their various therapeutic properties, with essential oils demonstrating notable antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective activities. This study explores the clinical applications and efficacy of aromatic medicinal plants, aiming to standardize formulations to ensure consistency and safety in their use. The results show that the volatile organic compounds in aromatic plants exhibit significant potential in treating various diseases, though their safety requires further in-depth evaluation. By compiling data from multiple sources, including the AromaDb database, the study provides a valuable reference for the therapeutic potential of aromatic medicinal plants. While the clinical applications of these plants hold great promise, their practical use depends on further scientific validation and the improvement of standardization processes. This study offers a theoretical basis for the safe and effective application of aromatic medicinal plants in both medicine and industry.

Aromatic medicinal plants; Essential oils; Clinical applications; Anti-inflammatory effects; Standardization; Safety