essential oils
Concentrated botanical essences
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor of their source—lavender, peppermint, eucalyptus, tea tree.
They're extracted through distillation or cold pressing and used in aromatherapy, perfumes, cleaning products, and alternative medicine.
Claims about their therapeutic benefits range from well-supported to dubious: She swears by essential oils for headaches.
Airborne odor detected
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
- fragrantEmitting pleasant smell
floral · citrus · woody · musky · spicy · fresh · lavender · eucalyptus
Device that scatters evenly
- relaxationState of being unwound
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- inhaleDraw air in
- spaTherapeutic wellness facility
wellness · stress-relief · therapy · rejuvenation · ambiance · nebulizer · ultrasonic · misting
From living matter
- pureUnmixed, without impurities
- undilutedNot mixed with anything
- blendCombine into mixture
- synergyCombined effect exceeding components
phytochemicals · terpenes · botanical · herbaceous · plant-derived · natural · sustainably sourced · certified
Microbe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
- anti-inflammatoryInflammation-reducing agent
analgesic · soothing · medicinal · remedy · decongestant · antifungal · headache relief · sleep aid
Processed without heat
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- absoluteTotal, without qualification
- hydrosolAqueous distillation byproduct
- yieldProduce or relinquish
purity · concentration · distiller · raw material · pressing · enfleurage · maceration · tincture
Indian traditional medicine system
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- chakrasBody's spiritual focal points
- energyPower to do work
balance · harmony · mindfulness · meditation · yoga · reiki · qi · self-care
scent
Airborne odor detected
fragrant · floral · citrus · woody · musky · spicy · fresh · lavender · eucalyptus · peppermint
diffuser
Device that scatters evenly
- relaxationState of being unwound
- massageSoft tissue manipulation
- inhaleDraw air in
spa · wellness · stress-relief · therapy · rejuvenation · ambiance · nebulizer · ultrasonic · misting · room spray
organic
From living matter
synergy · phytochemicals · terpenes · botanical · herbaceous · plant-derived · natural · sustainably sourced · certified · adulteration
antiseptic
Microbe-killing substance
- antimicrobialKills or inhibits germs
- antibacterialKills or inhibits germs
- antiviralAgent blocking viral spread
anti-inflammatory · analgesic · soothing · medicinal · remedy · decongestant · antifungal · headache relief · sleep aid · nausea relief
cold-pressed
Processed without heat
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- absoluteTotal, without qualification
- hydrosolAqueous distillation byproduct
yield · purity · concentration · distiller · raw material · pressing · enfleurage · maceration · tincture · resin
ayurveda
Indian traditional medicine system
- traditional medicineInherited therapeutic practices
- naturopathyAlternative healing using nature
- chakrasBody's spiritual focal points
energy · balance · harmony · mindfulness · meditation · yoga · reiki · qi · self-care · mind-body
- Home Fragrancescandles, scented candles, diffusers, reed diffusers, incense
- natural remediesherbal tea, echinacea, ginseng, elderberry, chamomile
- extractsvanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, orange extract, peppermint extract
- apothecarypharmacy, apothecary, drugstore, dispensary, pharmacist
- folk remedieshome remedy, herbal remedy, tonic, salve, balm
- holistic healthnatural cures, integrative medicine, energy healing, spiritual healing, healing touch
essential oilspharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
prescription drugs · prescription medications · synthetic drugs · antibiotics · evidence-based medicine
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