Prehistoric Times The historic use of aromatic plant substances has been around since the Neolithic period. Herbs and plants were used in cooking and medicine, as well as buried with the dead. Deposits of medicinal plants have been found inside graves dating back eighty thousand years ago. However the use of pure essential oils has only been available since the creation of distillation. It is thought that “smoking” or “smudging” was the earliest type of aromatic treatment. Shamans and Priests were the first aomatherapists and perfumers. Early use of aromatic plants linked ritual and medicinal uses, and perfumes were seen as having medicinal value.
Babylonia The ancient Babylonians used plant aromatics as shown by records found on clay tablets with orders for plant aromatics like myrrh, cypress, and cedar. Prescriptions with pine resin for treating ulcers were found among others.
Egypt – 3000 B.C. Five thousand years ago the Egyptians used aromatic plant materials in all aspects of their life, and began the healing arts of cleansing and healing baths, massage, reflexology, and cosmetology. Priest healers used aromatics in religious ceremonies. The “Papyrus Ebers,” a medical document written in 1550 BC and preserved at the University of Leipzig describes the use of aromatic plant remedies for treating internal and external conditions. As this was before distillation they used the effleurage method and infused aromatic oils into ointments and perfumes.
The Egyptians practiced the science of embalming their dead with aromatic blends, and wrapping them in linens soaked with aromatics. The anti-bacterial and antiseptic properties of these plant aromatics was so powerful that some of these mummies can still be seen today. The tombs of the Pharoahs were filled with alabaster jars and ebony coffers containing plant aromatics. Egyptians believed the aromatics would be used by the Pharoah to restore youth and vigor in the next world. The quality and expense of the aromatics used in the burial chamber are said to symbolically represent the wealth and status of the dead. Probably the most well known purveyor of plant aromatics in Egypt was Queen Cleopatra who became famous for her use of perfumes, healing balms, and beauty treatments.
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