aromatherapy
the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.
treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.
Origin of aromatherapy
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How to use aromatherapy in a sentence
It also features 5 variable speeds, an 8-hour timer, and an aromatherapy compartment to spread fragrance throughout your home.
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You could also try aromatherapy, drinking hot herbal tea, or taking a hot bath 90 minutes before sleep.
British Dictionary definitions for aromatherapy
/ (əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ) /
the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments
Derived forms of aromatherapy
- aromatherapist, noun
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