aromatherapy

American  

[uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee] / əˌroʊ məˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

1. the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.

2. treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.

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aromatherapy British  

/ əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ /

noun

1. the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments

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Other Word Forms

• aromatherapist noun

Etymology

Origin of aromatherapy

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Apparently she wants skin cream, candles, cheap jewelry, expensive pajamas, aromatherapy shower pods, and a pillow that does heated shiatsu massage.

From Barron's

Some home steam units include aromatherapy options that provide pleasure for your nose as well as your body.

From Seattle Times

The designer Rebecca Minkoff takes issue with the widely accepted image of self-care: the turmeric lattes, the face masks in salt baths, the aromatherapy and massage, as she puts it.

From New York Times

Another brand, USpicy, seems to still be selling a pack of makeup brushes, and aromatherapy brand Anjou still has a line of essential oil diffusers, bath bombs, and the like.

From The Verge

Regular check-ins are one of the best ways to keep your plants healthy, Calhoun said: “And because herbs smell so great, you can start your day with a little aromatherapy.”

From Los Angeles Times