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Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a therapy in which the scent of essential oils from flowers, herbs, and trees is inhaled to promote health and well-being.

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Research Spotlights

Aromatherapy May Make Good Scents, But Does It Work?
(04/01/08)

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Find Active Medical Research Studies on Aromatherapy (ClinicalTrials.gov)

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Clinical Digest: Sleep Disorders and CAM

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