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ReviewDrug design, development and therapy2026

Plant Essential Oils and Chronic Inflammatory Diseases: A Panoramic View of Molecular Mechanisms.

Jingqing Huang, Zhenhong Jiang, Xiang Zhou, Zhihao Zhao, Xingteng Liu, Sasa Zhao, Wangping Xiong, Xiangmeng Qu, Hong Chen, Hao Chen and 4 more

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Jingqing Huang *State Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Zhenhong Jiang *Jiangxi Key Laboratory of Molecular Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, People's Republic of China.
Xiang ZhouState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Zhihao ZhaoState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Xingteng LiuState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Sasa ZhaoState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Wangping XiongState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Xiangmeng QuKey Laboratory of Sensing Technology and Biomedical Instruments of Guangdong Province, School of Biomedical Engineering, Shenzhen Campus of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, 518017, People's Republic of China.
Hong ChenPen-Tung Sah Institute of Micro-Nano Science and Technology, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, 361005, People's Republic of China.
Hao ChenDepartment of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330006, People's Republic of China.
Zhaohui DingDepartment of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330006, People's Republic of China.
Yaguo FanDepartment of Clinical Medicine, The Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330006, People's Republic of China.
Ming YangState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.
Huanhua XuState Key Laboratory for the Modernization of Classical and Famous Prescriptions of Chinese Medicine, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang, 330004, People's Republic of China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic inflammation, characterized by persistent low-grade immune activation, constitutes a common pathological basis for numerous chronic diseases. It is typically associated with prolonged infiltration and activation of immune cells, dysregulation of pro- and anti-inflammatory mediators, and repeated cycles of tissue injury and repair. Current therapeutic strategies mainly rely on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, immunosuppressants, and biologics; however, their long-term application is often limited by adverse effects and safety concerns. Consequently, increasing attention has been directed toward natural products with anti-inflammatory potential. Plant essential oils (EOs) are volatile secondary metabolites extracted from aromatic plants and are primarily composed of terpenoids and other low-molecular-weight aromatic compounds. Unlike non-volatile plant-derived substances such as polyphenols, curcuminoids, or edible vegetable oils, EOs possess distinct chemical properties and biological activities related to their volatile nature. Emerging evidence suggests that EOs exhibit significant anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immunomodulatory effects through the regulation of multiple signaling pathways and immune responses. This review specifically focuses on the role of plant essential oils in chronic inflammation and summarizes their mechanisms of action, including modulation of inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress, and immune-cell activity. Clarifying the multi-target mechanisms of EOs may provide novel insights into the prevention and management of chronic inflammatory disorders.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsInflammationOils, VolatilePlant OilsAnimalsChronic DiseaseHumansOxidative StressAnti-Inflammatory AgentsOils, VolatilePlant Oilschronic inflammatory diseasesmechanisms of actionplant essential oilssignaling pathways

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PMID42676483
PMCPMC13526655

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