What is Aromatherapy?
Aromatherapy is a practice that uses essential oils to promote health and well-being. Aromatherapy may ease anxiety, reduce depression and headaches and help with digestion, among other conditions.Talk to your doctor before trying aromatherapy. It's not recommended for everyone, including pregnant women, and can cause allergic reactions. Also, certain oils can interact with medications.What are essential oils?Essential oils are plant-based, volatile liquids that contain a variety of chemical compounds, including alcohols, aldehydes, esters, ketones, and phenols. Each oil has its own distinct smell and is named for the plant it came from. The oil’s chemical makeup varies by plant and