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1. aromatherapy(Noun)

   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 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.)

Numerology

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

Sample Sentences & Example Usage

1. Sally Augustin:

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

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. 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.

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