Definition:
An alternative therapy that involves the use of fragrant plant oils called essential oils to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Essential oils are typically inhaled. They can also be added to baths, or diluted in a carrier oil and used as a massage oil.
When inhaled, the scent molecules are thought to travel inside the nose where they stimulate olfactory nerves and eventually parts of the brain that result in a variety physiological and psychological effects.
Aromatherapy is a branch of herbal medicine.
