noun. The use of selected fragrant substances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

noun. The use of selected fragrances in lotions and inhalants in an effort to affect mood and promote health.

noun. the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts and essential oils in baths or massage

"An Austrian hairdresser who helped popularize the term "aromatherapy," Mr. Rechelbacher created a niche by using natural ingredients, like cloves, in shampoo at a time when most products were chemical based."