Nov 20, 2022 - Aromatherapy is an alternative therapy that utilizes various plant materials and aromatic compounds, otherwise known as essential oils. These oils and compounds can help improve the mood, improve cognitive functioning and help you relax much more easily. The theory behind aromatherapy is that some essential oils are said to have healing effects. Some evidence supports the hypothesis that essential oils have therapeutic potential, so there is scientific backing behind the therapy. The usage of aromatic oils has been around for centuries, and many ancient people believed that aromatic therapy was extremely useful. Various distilled essential oils have been utilized as