Essential oils, also known as ethereal oils, are volatile, aromatic compounds derived from plants. Found in only about 10% of the plant kingdom, these oils are present in secretory structures such as glands, ducts, cavities, and hairs. Chemically, they belong to categories such as terpenes, phenols, and nitrogen-bearing compounds, consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Cardiovascular diseases, particularly acute myocardial infarction, are the leading cause of disability and death. Atherosclerosis, the pathological basis of AMI, can be accelerated by chronic inflammation. Ulcerative colitis (UC), a chronic inflammatory disease associated with immunity, contributes to the risk of AMI development. However, controversy continues to surround the relationship between these two diseases. The present study, published in the journal Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications, unravels the pathogenesis of AMI and UC, to provide a new perspective on the clinical management of patients with these comorbidities.