Definitions for aromatherapy
əˌroʊ məˈθɛr ə piaro·mather·a·py

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1. aromatherapynoun

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

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1. aromatherapynoun

   The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

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1. Aromatherapy

   Aromatherapy is based on the usage of aromatic materials including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological and physical well-being. It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, the first meaning alongside standard treatments, the second instead of conventional, evidence-based treatments.Aromatherapists, people who specialize in the practice of aromatherapy, utilize blends of supposedly therapeutic essential oils that can be used as topical application, massage, inhalation or water immersion. There is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy can either prevent, treat or cure any disease. Placebo-controlled trials are difficult to design as the point of aromatherapy is the smell of the products. There is disputed evidence that it may be effective in combating postoperative nausea and vomiting.

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1. aromatherapy

   Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment that uses natural plant extracts, often in the form of essential oils, to promote health and well-being. It is considered a form of alternative medicine that uses aromatic compounds to enhance physical and emotional health, reduce stress, improve mood, and promote a sense of overall relaxation and rejuvenation.

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1. Aromatherapy

   Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health. Some essential oils such as tea tree have demonstrated anti-microbial effects, but there is still a lack of clinical evidence demonstrating efficacy against bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Evidence for the efficacy of aromatherapy in treating medical conditions remains poor, with a particular lack of studies employing rigorous methodology, but some evidence exists that essential oils may have therapeutic potential.

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1. Aromatherapy

   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 in plants has a host of therapeutic properties and has been used historically in Africa, Asia, and India. Its greatest application is in the field of alternative medicine. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; from Dr. Atiba Vheir, Dove Center, Washington, D.C.)

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of aromatherapy in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of aromatherapy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of aromatherapy in a Sentence

1. Gabrielle Francis:

   Massage helps a lot of the structural problems with back pain and neck pain, and I use a lot of relaxation techniques like cranial sacral [ therapy ], acupuncture and aromatherapy to help with a lot of stress on tour.

2. Mashti Malone:

   Every herb we use in our ice creams has been used for aromatherapy or herbal therapy, and they all have health benefits.

3. Sally Augustin:

   I like to keep an aromatherapy dispenser on my desk that makes my work area smell like lemon.

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