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aromatherapy

aromatherapy

9 5.6
A way of using plant oils and smells to help people relax
  • noun
  • /əˌroʊməˈθɛrəpi/
translation icon : aromaterapia
  • The essential oils in aromatherapy are liquids distilled or condensed from plants, herbs, trees, flowers, or seeds.
  • use aromatherapy

That doesn't cover the yoga and doing group therapy or do aromatherapy or do MEMDMDMA or do marijuana or do that.

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Examples

  • If a patient decides to use lavender aromatherapy exclusively for the treatment of anxiety, it would be considered an alternative therapy.

    Academic text (2007)
  • ...because this aromatherapy can get a little strong.

  • I've been using them for most of my aromatherapy needs.

    Blog text (9)
  • Our clerk accidentally gave you the wrong aromatherapy candles.

  • The essential oils from the island of Corsica have a special place in aromatherapy.

    Blog text (31)
  • I'm gonna give you an aromatherapy massage with incense!

  • Some will advocate therapies such as yoga, aromatherapy, and/or meditation.

    Academic text (2011)
  • And if that's not enough for you, feel free to relax and rejuvenate in our full-service automotive spa, complete with aromatherapy treatments.

  • Oh, and Zanny, I'll give you an aromatherapy facial—it's heaven on earth.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • She enjoyed the relaxation benefits of aromatherapy during her spa visit.

How Relaxing

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aromatherapy
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Surface Forms

aromatherapy singular

Morphology

aromatherapy = aroma + therapy (transparent) = aroma + therapy

Meaning is a straightforward combination of 'aroma' and 'therapy'—therapy using aromatic substances.

Etymology

Aromatherapy combines aroma ('smell') and therapy ('healing' or 'treatment'), the same therapy you see in physiotherapy. So aromatherapy literally means 'healing by smell', using plant oils to help you relax or feel better.