A form of alternative medicine in which essential oils or other scents are inhaled to achieve therapeutic benefit. The mechanism of action in aromatherapy is unknown, but recent studies have shown that aromatherapy may be beneficial for some health problems.

A type of complementary and alternative medicine that uses plant oils that give off strong pleasant aromas (smells) to promote relaxation, a sense of well-being, and healing.

by 1992, from French aromathérapie, attested from 1930s; see aroma + therapy.

Treatments such as massage, facials, body wraps, or hydrobaths that include the application of fragrant essential oils. Different oils are used for different therapeutic benefits.

A form of alternative and complementary medicine based on the use of very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported heali [..]

n. a type of therapy that aims to improve psychological and physical health by using aromatic oils extracted from herbs, flowers, fruits, and trees. The fragrances of these oils can be inhaled or the [..]

Using the scent from the essential oils of plants to affect mood and sense of well-being.

a form of complementary and alternative medicine in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled to promote health and well-being.

(n) the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage

(n) treatment in which the subject is exposed to certain aromas or fragrances such as those released by diffusion of essential oils from herbs

This approach uses essential oils extracted from medicinal plants to treat various health conditions. The oils are generally diluted, then used topically, internally, or to stimulate olfactory senses.

Practice of using the aromas of essential oils and natural extracts to promote a sense of well-being. 

products with aromatherapy benefits or qualities (e.g. therapeutic candles, lotions, soaps, oils, etc.)

The use of fragrances and essences from Plants to Affect or alter a Person's mood or Behavior and to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The chemicals comprising Essential Oils [..]

The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior and to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The chemicals comprising essential oils [..]

A type of complementary and alternative medicine that uses plant oils that give off strong pleasant aromas (smells) to promote relaxation, a sense of well-being, and healing.

The use of essential oils that are said to have healing properties to massage the body.

aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being.

A treatment that uses the scents and aromas of floral and herbal extracts and essential oils to affect how we feel and act. Properties associated with aromatherapy ingredients include calming, soothing, invigorating and stimulating effects.

The art and science of using essential oils extracted from natural botanicals to relax, balance and rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit.

Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils, extracted from plants, trees, and herbs, for therapeutic purposes. Application during treatments such as massage, facials, body wraps or hydro-baths assist w [..]

The use of essential oils, extracted from plants, trees, and herbs, for therapeutic purposes. Application during treatments such as massage, facials, body wraps or hydro-baths assist with acute condit [..]

The use of essential oils (extracted from herbs, flowers, resin, woods, and roots) in body and skin care treatments is known as aromatherapy. Used as a healing technique for thousands of years by the [..]

The use of essential oils extracted from plants to improve mood, physical symptoms and general well-being.