Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure
aromatherapy
a·ro·ma·ther·a·py [ uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee ]
Subclass of:
Sensory Art Therapies;
Mind-Body Therapies;
Psychotherapy;
Phytotherapy
Definitions related to aromatherapy:
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Administration of essential oils through massage, topical ointments or lotions, baths, inhalation, douches, or compresses (hot or cold) to calm and soothe, provide pain relief, and enhance relaxation and comfortNursing Interventions ClassificationUniversity of Iowa, 2007
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The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior 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. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; from Dr. Atiba Vheir, Dove Center, Washington, D.C.)NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Aromatherapy, therapy using essential oils and water-based colloids extracted from plant materials to promote physical, emotional, and spiritual health and balance. Single or combined extracts may be diffused into inhaled air, used in massage oil, or added to bathwater. Inhaled molecules of these...Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2020
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