Patent ID: 7220436

Claim:
An aromatherapy composition of matter free of exothermic reactants, comprising: an effective amount of a penetrating aromatic fragrance, wherein said fragrance is menthol; and wherein said composition further comprises an effervescent component which, when solubilized in a warm aqueous liquid, releasing said penetrating aromatic fragrance from a surface of said liquid, whereby on introduction of said composition of matter, which is in a single dosage form, into said liquid, said effervescing component effervesces, and said penetrating aromatic fragrance is released from said warm liquid in a fashion sustained over the period of use so as to provide aromatherapy to an individual in need thereof inhaling said penetrating aromatic fragrance; wherein said composition is in the form of a tablet, and further comprises a tablet binder, which retards dissolution and sustains release of said penetrating aromatic fragrance, wherein said tablet is in the form of a compressed material having a density in excess of 1.4 g/cc.