Extraction, analysis, and comparison of volatile oils from leaves and fruit peels of Citrus sinensis by using two different extraction techniques

Abstract

Essential oils from the Citrus family are commonly used in aromatherapy, to relieves anxiety and pain. In the traditional systems of medicine, it is also used as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic agent. Microwaveassisted hydro-distillation (MAHD) is a modern technique which uses the microwave for the extraction of essential oils from aromatic and medicinal plants.