Aromatherapy is the use of plant essences to promote well-being. Essential oils can be applied to the skin through massage, added to bathing products or lotions, inhaled with steaming water or spread throughout a room by a diffuser. Aromatherapy may help to relax, improve mood, aid sleep, relieve tension and provide a sense of well-being. Therapists with a Basic Aromatherapy qualification are trained in a limited range of oils and to massage certain parts of the body, for example Upper Body or Lower Leg See also: Aromatherapy