Table 1.

Essential oils: properties and applications [28,48].

Essential Oil	Property	Application
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)	Antibacterial, antispasmodic, and antiviral	Effective in combating Staphylococccus aureus infections.
Frankincense (Boswellia carteri, Frereana & Sacra)	Anti-inflammatory	Boswellic acid can improve the immunesystem. Beneficial effects in topical applications used to heal pain and inflammation.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)	Calming properties	Accelerating the healing time for burns, cuts, stings, and other wounds; decreasing oxidative stress.
Peppermint (Mentha piperita)	Antibacterial	Antibiotic-resistant.
Thyme (Thymus sp.)	Antibacterial	Treatment of cutaneous lesions, acts against Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Pine (Pinus sylvestris)	Antibacterial	Treatment of infections with Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, and Candida albicans.
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)	Antibacterial	Treatment of infections with Salmonella enteritidis and Salmonella typhimurium.