aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē 
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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The Sanctuary Spa here is an oasis within an oasis, offering indulgent and grounding treatments from aromatherapy massages to rejuvenating facials infused with island botanicals.
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
Wellness is a top priority at Wild Hill, with available treatments spanning from aromatherapy massage to salt scrubs, while much of the produce used in the restaurant is sourced from local farms.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
When used for aromatherapy—either in incense form or a diffused essential oil—the warming, spicy scent is thought to improve feelings of well-being and ease anxiety.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
There are no filters to change out, although the humidifier does have an aromatherapy scent tray for essential oils.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
Wellness is a top priority at Wild Hill, with available treatments spanning from aromatherapy massage to salt scrubs, while much of the produce used in the restaurant is sourced from local farms.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
When used for aromatherapy—either in incense form or a diffused essential oil—the warming, spicy scent is thought to improve feelings of well-being and ease anxiety.
—Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
There are no filters to change out, although the humidifier does have an aromatherapy scent tray for essential oils.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Aromatherapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aromatherapy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2025.
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aromatherapy
noun
aro·ma·ther·a·py
ə-ˌrō-mə-ˈther-ə-pē
plural aromatherapies
: inhalation or bodily application (as by massage) of fragrant essential oils (as from flowers and fruits) for therapeutic purposes
Aromatherapy relies on very concentrated "essential" oils from the flowers, leaves, bark, branches, rind or roots of plants with purported healing properties.—Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
broadly
: the use of aroma to enhance a feeling of well-being
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