Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a form of alternative medicine that uses volatile plant materials, known as essential oils, and other aromatic compounds for the purpose of altering a person's mind, mood, cognitive function or health.
Some essential oils such as tea tree^[1] have demonstrated anti-microbial effects, but there is still a lack of clinical evidence demonstrating efficacy against bacterial, fungal, or viral infections. Evidence for the efficacy of aromatherapy in treating medical conditions remains poor, with a particular lack of studies employing rigorous methodology,^[2] but some evidence exists that essential oils may have therapeutic potential.^[3]

Contents

• 1 History
• 2 Modes of application
• 3 Materials
• 4 Theory
• 5 Choice and purchase
• 6 Popular uses
• 7 Efficacy
• 8 Safety concerns
• 9 See also
• 10 References
• 11 External links

 

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aromatherapy