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What Is Aromatherapy?

By Wendy Robbins

The definition that I like to use the most in conversation is this one because it is concise, and it opens the door for conversation and elaboration: Aromatherapy entails the use of essential oils and other natural aromatics for physical, psychological and spiritual well-being.

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