The rose distils a healing balm
The beating pulse of pain to calm.
- Thomas Moore
Narrowly, the art and science of aromatherapy involves using steam distilled essential oils from specific botanicals for the purpose of promoting wellness. Inhaling the steam from a cup of peppermint tea is a crude form of aromatherapy.
A broader definition would include the use of some absolutes, such as rose or jasmine, and expressed products such as those which are extracted from citrus peels.
Aromatherapy is generally a complementary rather than alternative form of health promotion. It is not a panacea, but it is effective when used properly.
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