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Descriptor English:
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Aromatherapy
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Aromaterapia
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Aromaterapia
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Synonyms English:
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Aroma Therapies
Aroma Therapy
Aromatherapies
Therapies, Aroma
Therapy, Aroma
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Tree Number:
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E02.190.525.061
E02.190.755.100
E02.190.888.061
F04.754.035
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Definition English:
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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.) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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use of essential oils to treat dis in alternative med; coord IM with disease /ther (IM) & specific plant or essential oil /ther use (IM) if available & if pertinent; DF: AROMATHER
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History Note English:
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97
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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33098
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Unique Identifier:
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D019341
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Similar:
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DeCS
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