n. The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
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n. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage
Word Usage
"An Austrian hairdresser who helped popularize the term "aromatherapy," Mr. Rechelbacher created a niche by using natural ingredients, like cloves, in shampoo at a time when most products were chemical based."