aromatherapy

[ uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee ]
/ əˌroʊ məˈθɛr ə pi /

noun

the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.
treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.

Origin of aromatherapy

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby aromatherapy

aroint thee, aroma, aromantic, aromatase, aromatase inhibitor, aromatherapy, aromatic, aromatic compound, aromatic series, aromatic spirits of ammonia, aromaticity

British Dictionary definitions for aromatherapy

aromatherapy
/ (əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ) /

noun

the use of fragrant essential oils extracted from plants as a treatment in complementary medicine to relieve tension and cure certain minor ailments

Derived forms of aromatherapy

aromatherapist, noun

Medical definitions for aromatherapy

aromatherapy
[ ə-rō′mə-thĕr′ə-pē ]

n.

The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.