Antibiotic resistance or microbial drug resistance is emerging as a serious threat to human
healthcare globally, and the multidrug-resistant (MDR) strains are imposing major hurdles to …

Highlights•The review highlight the potential of plant extracts, and essential oils to control
post-harvest diseases.•In vitro and in vivo results of plant extracts and essential oils revealed …

Background Biodegradable packaging from natural biopolymers can be further enhanced
with antimicrobial and antioxidant agents to form active packaging. Scope and approach …

Abstract Introduction Mint (Mentha spp.) and thyme (Thymus spp.) are two of the foremost
aromatic herbs used in food and beverage products for their flavor, aromatic and medicinal …

For centuries, plants have been used for a wide variety of purposes, from treating infectious
diseases to food preservation and perfume production. Presently, the increasing resistance …

Synthetic food additives generate a negative perception in consumers. Therefore, food
manufacturers search for safer natural alternatives such as those involving phytochemicals …

Essential oils (EOs) have been long recognized for their antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral,
insecticidal and antioxidant properties. They are widely used in medicine and the food …

Essential oils are one of the most notorious natural products used for medical purposes.
Combined with their popular use in dermatology, their availability, and the development of …

With the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria and the lack of new antibiotics being
brought onto the market, alternative strategies need to be found to cope with infections …

Egyptian hieroglyphs, Chinese scrolls, and Ayurvedic literature record physicians
administering aromatic oils to their patients. Today society looks to science to document …