Aromatherapy

Other Common Name(s): holistic aromatherapy, aromatic medicine

Aromatherapy is the use of fragrant substances, called essential oils, to alter mood or improve health. These highly concentrated aromatic substances are either inhaled or applied to the skin. Essential oils are distilled from plants, and approximately forty are commonly used in aromatherapy; among the most popular are lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, chamomile, marjoram, jasmine, peppermint, lemon, ylang ylang, and geranium.