ABSTRACT
Free radical oxidation processes play an important role in the vital activity of all living organisms. Under physiological conditions, they are under the control of the multilevel system of endogenous antioxidants and antioxidant enzymes[1,2]. It has been shown that antioxidants are universal modifiers of the composition, structure, and functional activity of membranes, and their multiple effects on cellular metabolism may be explained from this point of view[3-5]. The environment and development of pathological processes in the body result in impairments of some steps in this well-organized system and the progress of oxidative stress[6]. In order to attenuate and prevent the consequences of oxidative stress, additional exogenous antioxidants may be used. Among them, the essential oils of spice and aromatic plants are very interesting and promising[7,8].
