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Aromatherapy is the controlled use of essential oils to promote health and well-being. It is not a new therapy but one that has been used by many cultures for thousands of years in a variety of forms. The Egyptians, Romans and Chinese all used herbs and plants as part of their medical treatments and in France it is common for medically trained doctors to use aromatherapy oils.
The use of essential oils for pain management has become a more common and accepted form of treatment in recent years. The most frequent way of using the essential oils is through massage; however essential oils can be used in a variety of other ways such as inhalation, vaporisation, in the bath and with a compress.
Reference
Howarth AL.
Will aromatherapy be a useful treatment strategy for people with multiple sclerosis who experience pain?
Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery 2002;8(3):138-141.
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