aroma therapy
Fragrant wellness practice
Aromatherapy is the use of fragrant plant oils—especially essential oils—for therapeutic purposes.
Practitioners claim various health benefits from inhaling scents or applying diluted oils to the skin: relaxation, stress relief, improved mood.
The practice blends folk medicine with spa culture.
Often spelled as one word: aromatherapy.
- lavender oilFragrant plant distillate
- diffusionPassive molecular spreading
- scented candlesWax sticks emitting fragrance
- inhalationTaking breath in
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
eucalyptus oil · nebulizers · stress relief · massage · tea tree oil · peppermint oil · sandalwood oil · headache relief · compresses · skin health · aromatherapist · baths · spa day · relaxation · carrier oils · energy boost · pain management · roll-ons
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Treatment using medicinal substances
chemotherapy · prescription medication · synthetic drugs · evidence-based medicine · antibiotics
aroma therapysensory deprivation
Blocking all external stimuli
sound therapy · music therapy · light therapy · chromotherapy · massage therapy
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