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[What is aromatherapy?].

Carmen Delgado Ayza1

  • 1ESCUELA CENSANA, Barcelona.

Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|June 29, 2005
PubMed
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Aromatherapy utilizes pure essential oils from plants for therapeutic benefits, distinguishing them from simple fragrances. These potent oils, distinct from plant essences, are key to natural healing practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Natural Medicine
  • Phytochemistry

Context:

  • Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment.
  • It uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being.

Purpose:

  • To clarify the definition and properties of essential oils used in aromatherapy.
  • To differentiate essential oils from fragrances and plant essences.

Summary:

  • Aromatherapy employs pure essential oils, volatile plant extracts with curative properties, for therapeutic purposes.
  • These are distinct from perfumes and aromatic mixtures.
  • Essential oils are derived from plant essences through distillation.

Impact:

  • Enhances understanding of authentic aromatherapy ingredients.
  • Supports accurate use of essential oils in natural therapies.
  • Promotes informed consumer choices regarding therapeutic plant extracts.