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Aromatherapy - 4 dictionary results

a⋅ro⋅ma⋅ther⋅a⋅py

[uh-roh-muh-ther-uh-pee]
–noun
1. the use of fragrances to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior.
2. treatment of facial skin by the application of fragrant floral and herbal substances.

Origin:
1945–50
a·ro·ma·ther·a·py   (ə-rō'mə-thěr'ə-pē)   
n.   pl. a·ro·ma·ther·a·pies
The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

Main Entry: aro·ma·ther·a·py
Pronunciation: &-"rO-m&-'ther-&-pE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -pies
: massage of the body and especially of the face with a preparation of fragrant essential oils extracted from herbs, flowers, and fruits —aro·ma·ther·a·pist /-p&st/ noun

aromatherapy a·ro·ma·ther·a·py (ə-rō'mə-thěr'ə-pē)
n.
The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

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