aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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Add your favorite scented oil to the diffuser drawer for a relaxing aromatherapy experience.
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Miles Walls, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
For a non-culinary option, consider using cardamom essential oil in aromatherapy for its relaxing scent.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
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Merchandising: Selling high-end products like luxury shampoos or aromatherapy kits in your wellness center is a natural way to integrate retail into an experiential amenity.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Vetiver is a plant whose oil can be used in aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
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Miles Walls, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
For a non-culinary option, consider using cardamom essential oil in aromatherapy for its relaxing scent.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 25 Nov. 2024
Here are some other examples of amenity strategies that, with effective management, can cater to both tenants and visitors:
Merchandising: Selling high-end products like luxury shampoos or aromatherapy kits in your wellness center is a natural way to integrate retail into an experiential amenity.
—Mark Zettl, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Vetiver is a plant whose oil can be used in aromatherapy, also known as essential oil therapy.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for aromatherapy
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē
plural aromatherapies
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy relies on very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties.—Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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