The use of fragrances and essences from plants to affect or alter a person's mood or behavior and to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The chemicals comprising essential oils in plants has a host of therapeutic properties and has been used historically in Africa, Asia, and India. Its greatest application is in the field of alternative medicine. (From Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; from Dr. Atiba Vheir, Dove Center, Washington, D.C.)

Annotation

use of essential oils to treat dis in alternative med; coord IM with disease /ther (IM) and specific plant or essential oil /ther use (IM) if available and if pertinent

DUI

D019341 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0028790

Previous indexing

Alternative Medicine (1990-1995); Odors (1986-1995); Oils, Volatile (1986-1996)

History note

97

Public note

97