Abstract (eng)
This review deals with the multiple health benefits of essential oils. Nowadays, volatile oils are commonly used in the food industry, not only as food flavouring agents, but also because of their ability to reduce the risk of many maladies and improve health. The tenet „Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food“ from Hippocrates reflects the attitude of the society today. Nowadays, customers have begun to look at food not only for the basic nutrition it provides, but also for health improvement.