Aromatherapy is the controlled
use of aromatic essential oils from plants. Essential
oils are naturally extracted plant essences and are
not the same thing as perfumes—although they do
smell wonderfully—and so people with sensitivities
to perfumes and fragrances often have no problems with
essential oils. As a holistic medicine, aromatherapy
is a natural, non-invasive treatment system used both
as a preventative approach as well as an active treatment.
Additionally, the aromatic oils can aid in the deep
relaxation of a massage.
