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for your spouse or partner Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use
of plant-derived, aromatic essential oils to promote physical
and psychological well-being. It is sometimes used in
combination with massage and other therapeutic techniques as
part of a holistic treatment approach. Aromatherapy offers
diverse physical and psychological benefits, depending on the
essential oil or oil combination and method of application used.
Some common medicinal properties of essential oils used in
aromatherapy include: analgesic, antimicrobial, antiseptic,
anti-inflammatory, astringent, sedative, antispasmodic,
expectorant, diuretic, and sedative. Essential oils are used to
treat a wide range of symptoms and conditions, including, but
not limited to, gastrointestinal discomfort, skin conditions,
menstrual pain and irregularities, stress-related conditions,
mood disorders, circulatory problems, respiratory i