Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
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- noun medicine The use of selected fragrances in lotions and
inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage
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Examples
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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.
Skin-Deep Gains for Amazon Tribe John Lyons 2011
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The term aromatherapy massage is nowadays one common item among all and sundry The term itself connotes a popular method of relaxation and healing following a set of effective techniques
We Blog A Lot 2010
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SAMPAR creator, Patrick Sounigo has drawn on his extensive experience in aromatherapy and phytotherapy (the use of plants for medicinal purposes) to create these extremely technologically advanced and luxurious products.
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I am a very allergic/asthmatic person, so most aromatherapy is not for me.
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Diane founded Body Chemistry in 1990 to consult with others developing body-care stores and promote private label aromatherapy body-care lines.
Quilts Are Forever Kathy Lamancusa 2002
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Diane founded Body Chemistry in 1990 to consult with others developing body-care stores and promote private label aromatherapy body-care lines.
Quilts Are Forever Kathy Lamancusa 2002
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Diane founded Body Chemistry in 1990 to consult with others developing body-care stores and promote private label aromatherapy body-care lines.
Quilts Are Forever Kathy Lamancusa 2002
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They are also known as aromatherapy oils and all of them have beneficial healing properties.
Mates, Dates Guide To Life, Love, and Looking Luscious Cathy Hopkins 2005
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They are also known as aromatherapy oils and all of them have beneficial healing properties.
Mates, Dates Guide To Life, Love, and Looking Luscious Cathy Hopkins 2005
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They are also known as aromatherapy oils and all of them have beneficial healing properties.
Mates, Dates Guide To Life, Love, and Looking Luscious Cathy Hopkins 2005
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