"raindrop technique" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: the raindrop technique [canonical]
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  1. A form of reflexology in which essential oils are applied to certain points on the body, accompanied by massage. Categories (topical): Alternative medicine, Pseudoscience Related terms: raindrop therapy

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