If so, you're not alone.
Aromatherapy is actually the therapeutic use of essential oils.
While the oils' most obvious property is that they are aromatic, it is not merely the fragrance that imparts their effects. These oils function as the plant's immune system, fighting off bacteria, viruses, yeasts, molds, and insects. The French chemist Renee Gattefosse wrote the first book on Aromatherapy and did all of his initial testing of the essential oils on dogs and horses. Since then, there has been much scientific testing done on the antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties of essential oils, as well as their calming effects on the body. In European countries, Aromatherapy is a common part of everyday life and is used to treat all types of conditions.