Egypt and Essential Oils
EGYPT and Essential Oils I am reflecting on a trip November 2016 to Egypt [Cairo, Luxor and Aswan]. Along with being in the footsteps of the birth of civilization, I was introduced to essential oils. Essential oils are concentrated liquid containing volatile aroma compounds from plants. I was able to sit down with a Sheik to discuss the spiritual and medicinal value of oils. There has been an increase of essential oils inquires/interest with the public seeking organic and natural medical therapies. Essential oils are the extracts and essences from plants for medicinal, spiritual, aromatic and cosmetic therapy. As early as 4500 BC essential oils were used in ancient Egypt during daily life. Aromatics were worn by the pharaohs, kings and queens. The priests were the “doctors” and used the oils in herbal preparations, tinctures, salves, balms, ointments, resins and powders. Imhotep (founder of medicine), th...