What is the definition of aromatherapy?
The National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy defines aromatherapy as the science of using aromatic essences to promote health and balance in a person’s body, spirit and mind. Considered an alternative therapy, aromatherapy uses essential oils extracted from plants, which is then inhaled or rubbed on the skin for its therapeutic benefits.PurposeAromatherapy uses plant extracts to ease infections, headaches, nausea, fatigue, minor scrapes or burns, insomnia and pain. According to the University of Minnesota, it may also help with inflammatory skin problems, respiratory infections and stomach pain.TypesSome types of oils used in aromatherapy include tea tree oil, peppermint, lavender, bergamot, rosemary, eucalyptus, ginger, lemongrass, basil, mandarin and German chamomile.CreationAromatherapy oils are created by extracting the plant’s oils through steam distillation, expression or supercritical CO2 extraction methods.BenefitsAccording to AromaWeb.com, aromatherapy stimulates the bra
