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The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior and to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The chemicals comprising essential oils in plants has a host of therapeutic properties and has been used historically in Africa, Asia, and India. Its greatest application is in the field of alternative medicine. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; from Dr. Atiba Vheir, Dove Center, Washington, D.C.)
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- Aroma Therapy
- Therapy, Aroma
- Aroma Therapies
- Aromatherapies
- Therapies, Aroma
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Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.
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use of essential oils to treat dis in alternative med; coord IM with disease /ther (IM) and specific plant or essential oil /ther use (IM) if available and if pertinent
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- Alternative Medicine (1990-1995)
- Odors (1986-1995)
- Oils, Volatile (1986-1996)
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- National Library of Medicine. Aromatherapy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019341. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019341
- Aromatherapy. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy
- Aromatherapy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206202