Aromatherapy

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The use of plant extracts and essential oils in massage or baths to promote physical and psychological wellbeing.

"Aromatherapy is based on the use of aromatic materials, including essential oils and other aroma compounds, with claims for improving psychological well-being."
"People may use blends of essential oils as topical application, massage, inhalation, or water immersion."
"Fragrances used in aromatherapy are not approved as prescription drugs in the United States."
"It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine."
"There is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy can either prevent, treat or cure any disease."
"It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, with claims for improving psychological well-being."
"There is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy can either prevent, treat or cure any disease."
"There is disputed evidence that it may be effective in combating postoperative nausea and vomiting."
"People may use blends of essential oils as topical application, massage, inhalation, or water immersion."
"It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine."
"Fragrances used in aromatherapy are not approved as prescription drugs in the United States."
"There is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy can either prevent, treat or cure any disease."
"It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, with claims for improving psychological well-being."
"There is disputed evidence that it may be effective in combating postoperative nausea and vomiting."
"People may use blends of essential oils as topical application, massage, inhalation, or water immersion."
"Fragrances used in aromatherapy are not approved as prescription drugs in the United States."
"There is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy can either prevent, treat or cure any disease."
"It is offered as a complementary therapy or as a form of alternative medicine, with claims for improving psychological well-being."
"There is no good medical evidence that aromatherapy can either prevent, treat or cure any disease."
"There is disputed evidence that it may be effective in combating postoperative nausea and vomiting."