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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For example, aromatherapy uses essential oils to stimulate the olfactory system.
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Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
These scents are packed with oil aromatherapy standouts like cedar, orange, and pine to calm the senses.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
For those who want some seriously calming aromatherapy with their skin care, this lotion is the perfect solution.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Those familiar with Disney Cruise Line will find its signature Rainforest area onboard as well, a unique experience combining water, steam, and heat therapy with aromatherapy.
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Heather Margonari, Discover Magazine, 28 Nov. 2024
These scents are packed with oil aromatherapy standouts like cedar, orange, and pine to calm the senses.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 1 Nov. 2024
For those who want some seriously calming aromatherapy with their skin care, this lotion is the perfect solution.
—Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024
Those familiar with Disney Cruise Line will find its signature Rainforest area onboard as well, a unique experience combining water, steam, and heat therapy with aromatherapy.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 21 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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