Benefits of Essential Oil

By Constance Salas & Dallas Salas
December 23, 2019

The Benefits and Uses of Essential Oils

The Ancient Egyptians were the supreme cultivators. Our ancestors mastered medicine. Over 5,000 years ago the Nile River was rich nutrients and minerals. The river provided an abundance of plants and herbs that had the ability to heal the body. The origin of essential oil was traced to 265 B.C. in the Temple of Edfu. That is where the essential oils soothing, healing oils, and aromatic creams were blended. The recipes are Inscribed on the inner walls of the temple.

The ingredients in the oils were extracted from flowers, seeds, fruits,roots and tree bark. There are over 700 remedies for a diverse range of ailments that the Ancient Egyptians suffered. 

This is a page from the Ebers Papyrus. The Ebers Papyrus is a 110 page, 65 feet long medical scroll that dates back to the 9th reign of Amenhotep. It is the largest known encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian medicine in existence. It has everything from magic spells to remedies for intestinal parasites, cardiovascular problems, and respiratory problems. It contains over 700 remedies. Some of the remedies that we use today are listed in The Ebers of Papyrus. Such as:

Onion- Used to prevent cold and to treat cardiovascular issues
Thyme- pain reliever
Poppy- for insomnia
Pomegranate- to paralyze tapeworms
Persian Henna- for hair growth
Basil- for heart medicine

Essential Oil Recipes

Sinuses- Frankincense, Eucalyptus, Geranium, Lavender, Peppermint
Alertness-Bergamont, Rosemary, Grapefruit, Peppermint
Hair-Lavender, Rosemary, Rosewood, Sandalwood
Sleep- Bergamont, Cedarwood, Chamomile, Marjoram, Sage, Mandarin, Valerian
Detox- Lemon, Grapefruit, Orange, Tea Tree, Grapefruit
Immunity-Frankincense, Oregano, Eucalyptus, Ginger, Peppermint, Lemon

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