What Is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy uses extracts of plants (called essential oils) in a variety of ways to promote mental and physical health. It is a form of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). People inhale these oils or put them on the skin. They can be used alone or with "carrier oils" that dilute them. What are essential oils?For thousands of years, essential oils have been used in various cultures for medicinal and health purposes. They have antidepressant, stimulating, detoxifying, antibacterial, antiviral and calming properties, and continue to gain popularity as natural, safe and cost-effective therapies for many common ailments. These concentrated liquids can