aromatherapy
Sign in to saveAromatherapy is a practice based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being. It is used as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, and typically is used via inhalation and not by ingestion.
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Aromatherapy is a practice that uses aromatic materials like essential oils, typically through inhalation, with the goal of improving psychological well-being. It is used as a complementary or alternative therapy, though scientific evidence for its effectiveness varies.
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- Aromatherapy
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- A stylized diffuser and a bottle of essential oil
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- History
- Choice and purchase
- Effectiveness
- Safety concerns
- Skin irritation and sensitisation
- Endocrine-disrupting effects
- Poisoning
- Bacterial contamination
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Aromatherapy is a practice based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being. It is used as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, and typically is used via inhalation and not by ingestion.
Fragrances used in aromatherapy are not approved as prescription drugs in the United States. Although there is insufficient medical evidence that aromatherapy can prevent, treat or cure any disease, aromatherapy is used by some people with diseases, such as cancer, to provide general well-being and relief from pain, nausea or stress. People may use blends of essential oils as a topical application, massage, inhalation, or water immersion.