Aromatherapy is a comprehensive natural therapy that involves the use of carefully selected essential oils to treat a wide range of individuals and problems. Each essential oil has unique properties, which can be used to relieve stress, stimulate body processes, ease painful muscular tensions, and create an enhanced feeling of well-being. The right oils used with massage and relaxation techniques form the basis of most aromatherapy treatment. The essential oils can also be inhaled or mixed into ointments, creams, lotions, and compresses.