aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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Peppermint oil used as aromatherapy should be inhaled directly from the bottle or through a diffuser.
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Kyle P. Edmonds, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Peppermint oil used as aromatherapy should be inhaled directly from the bottle or through a diffuser.
—T'keyah Bazin, Verywell Health, 9 Apr. 2026
Focus on Your Head Originating in Japan, head spas blend scalp massage, aromatherapy, and deep cleansing to relax the mind, boost circulation, and promote healthy hair.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 7 Apr. 2026
Beyond the Chinese New Year season, a February report from DaXue Consulting also highlighted tangible goods like aromatherapy candles and cosmetics, as growing segments in China’s emotional economy.
—Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē
plural aromatherapies
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy relies on very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties.—Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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