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aromatherapy, n.|əˌrəʊməˈθɛrəpɪ|
Also aromatotherapy |əˌrəʊmətəʊ-|.
[ad. F. aromathérapie (R.-M. Gattefossé Aromathérapie (c 1937)), f. arome aroma n. + thérapie therapy n.]
The use of essential oils and other plant extracts to promote health and beauty.
1949‘A.R.I.C.’ tr. Gattefossé & Jonquières's Technique Beauty Products p. vii, Our biological researches have been summarised in the following works..Cosmetology and Aromatherapy (in the course of preparation). 1964M. Savill tr. Maury's Secret of Life & Youth x. 161 We augment the aromatherapy treatment with homoeopathic remedies. 1973Times 22 Feb. 11/2 The Princess has undergone..cell implants..silicone injections..aromatotherapy. 1984New Yorker 19 Nov. 155/1 ‘Aromatherapy’ candles..—the scent of one is said to relieve headaches, of another to help insomniacs, and of the third simply to promote euphoria. 1988Times 16 Nov. 27/1 Visitors will be able to spend a sybaritic day—at {pstlg}40 each—taking treatments ranging from aromatherapy to herbalism and osteopathy.
Hence aˌromatheraˈpeutic a., of or pertaining to aromatherapy; aˌromaˈtherapist n., one who advocates or practises aromatherapy.
1949‘A.R.I.C.’ tr. Gattefossé & Jonquières's Technique Beauty Products v. iii. 167 Aromatherapeutic advances. 1970L. Avedon Beautiful People's Beauty Bk. (1971) vi. 74 There are various aromatotherapists in London now. 1983Daily Tel. 28 July 17/1 Harvey Nichols is to open an aromatherapeutic clinic in the hair and beauty salon. 1986–7Successful Slimming Dec.–Jan. 24/1 A present-day aromatherapist might suggest ylang-ylang, rose, patchouli or sandalwood oil as a..sure aid to seduction. |