What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is the use of extracts from plants to promote healing. It may be part of massage therapy or used in baths. Some cancer centers and hospitals offer this complementary therapy at no cost.The oils are usually diluted in a carrier oil before you inhale them or put them on the skin. Some people also use them in a diffuser.What are essential oils?Aromatic essential oils are concentrated liquids containing volatile chemical compounds that give plants their unique scent. They are typically extracted from the plant using steam, water or mechanical methods and then distilled. The resulting oil is then combined