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What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils taken from flowers, roots, fruits, leaves, or plant stems. Aromatherapy was widely used in ancient China, India, Greece, Rome, and other parts of the world. It may have begun in Egypt over 5000 years ago. The distillation process used in extracting the pure essentials oils was invented by an Arab physician in 1000 AD.
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Also known as Aroma Therapy, Aromatherapies, Aroma Therapies
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Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical and psychological well-being. Read more on
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Aromatherapy
For thousands of years, oils from plants have been used to lubricate the skin, purify air and repel insects. Essential oils were used in ancient Egypt for bathing and massage and in ancient Greece and Rome for treating infections. The origin of modern aromatherapy is often traced to the French chemist Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, who is said to have poured lavender oil onto his hand after accidentally burning himself. He believed that the pain, redness and skin damage healed more quickly than expected, and he began to study the effects of oils on the body.
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Aromatherapy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of ...
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Aromatherapy: Making Dollars Out Of Scents
Stephen Barrett, M.D. on some of the dubious claims by companies in the aromatherapy business.
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Aromatherapy and Essential Oils (PDQ®) - National Cancer Institute
Mar 26, 2010 ... Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils from plants (flowers, herbs, ... Patients with cancer use aromatherapy mainly to improve their ...
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Product Information > Aromatherapy
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Aromatherapy (Essential Oils Therapy)-Topic Overview
Jun 27, 2007 ... What is aromatherapy?Aromatherapy, or essential oils therapy, is using a plant's aroma - producing oils (essential oils) to treat disease.
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Aromatherapy Massage - What is Aromatherapy Massage?
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Jan 29, 2009 ... Description: This recall involves the purple caps on jars in the Spa Factory™ Spa Fantasy Aromatherapy Fountain and the Bath Benefits™ Kit ...
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Aromatherapy - InteliHealth:
Apr 29, 2008 ... Aromatherapy sessions often begin with an interview, after which the therapist selects a blend of oils that he or she feels is appropriate ...
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Aromatherapy Lawsuit
Nov 16, 2000 ... Los Angeles attorney Morsé Mehrban has won a civil lawsuit against Aroma Vera, Inc., a leading manufacturer of aromatherapy supplies and ...
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