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EOs that are rich in phenols and terpenoids are derived from plants such as\n                    <jats:italic>Cinnamomum<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Thymus<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Origanum<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>Syzygium<\/jats:italic>\n                    . These compounds act against fungal pathogens, namely,\n                    <jats:italic>Candida<\/jats:italic>\n                    ,\n                    <jats:italic>Aspergillus<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and dermatophyte fungi. They function by disrupting cell membranes and inhibiting ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi. Oxidative stress also plays a significant role in this context. When antifungal agents such as amphotericin B and fluconazole are combined with active compounds in EOs, they create synergy, increasing the efficacy of the active compounds while reducing the drug dose. This decreases the toxicity of the drugs. In recent days, new drug manufacturing processes, such as nano emulsions and natural deep eutectic solvents, have emerged, thereby increasing the stability of volatile compounds in EOs. This increases the drug\u2019s solubility, thereby enhancing its absorption. 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