Definition of Aromatherapy

1. Noun. The therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage.

Generic synonyms: Therapy

Definition of Aromatherapy

1. Noun. (medicine) The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health. ¹

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Definition of Aromatherapy

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Medical Definition of Aromatherapy

1. The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a person's mood or behaviour 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. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aromatherapy

arolla pine
arollas
aroma
aromaless
aromaphyte
aromaphytes
aromas
aromata
aromatase
aromatase inhibitor
aromatases
aromatherapeutic
aromatherapies
aromatherapist
aromatherapists
aromatherapy (current term)
aromatic
aromatic-l-amino-acid decarboxylases
aromatic NADH-dependent nitroreductase
aromatic amine acetyltransferase
aromatic amine dehydrogenase
aromatic ammonia spirit
aromatic aster
aromatic castor oil
aromatic compound
aromatic d-amino-acid decarboxylase
aromatic hydrocarbon
aromatic series
aromatic vegetable
aromatic water

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