#aromatic oils

[katerinaaqu]

Hi! I've been rereading the odyssey as one should and i find myself wondering about the lines of perfumed marital chambers, etc... This is more about a thought and or an opinion: do you have like a scent or many in mind for this? I do think they may have used fragance infused olive oil and then kindled or maybe they did have some smokers and had incense in there? Yes I did find a paper about perfumes and such a long time ago but it never mentioned if it was used in bedchambers so that's why I'm asking yours. This all comes from the idea that fragrance tastes of that time were not the same as now so i suppose something more heavy or heady? Eitherway hope you have a good day.

Yes fumigation was practiced in ancient Greece. Not only do we have a really complex perfume making (and yes as you said we have oils as a base given that alcohol-based perfumes with the evidence we have so far is a relatively modern invention a few hundreds of years old) but they also used smoke scents or smelling salts for various of reasons from pest control till even aroma-therapy and of course purifying the room. Doctors like Hippocrates includes in his work the use of fumigation to assist the healing processes. Some of his suggestions are of course pretty much outdated till problematic such as his suggestions on the "wandering womb" theory that he also suggested using oils or smells to counter it till some more logical ones.

Aromatic oils, frankincense, myrrh, resins and many more were traditionally used to repel insects, purify the halls and generally create a more pleasant atmosphere in the home. Practices of burning stuff for purification is also shown in the Odyssey when Odysseus orders for sulfur to be burnt to purify the halls from the murder of the suitors. Greeks believed the foul smell of sulfur sends away the miasma hence also the use of it in cases of murder or death in the home. Perfumes were also used on the body after the bath but also on the bedsheets and the clothes after the cleaning process. The cleaning material itself was of course for the freshness but the perfumes to those who could afford it was also added to add to that.

So when Odysseus or any other figure mention in the Odyssey "sweet smelling bed" or "sweet smelling chambers" etc they are probably being literal given that the perfumes were probably used not only on people but also on the clothes, on the bedsheets or even the room itself

Now the aromatic tastes differed according to fashion and preferences. I would expect given that a large portion of the ingredients were of natural sources, the perfume itself reflected to the said source. But as I said it was subjected to fashion. Pliny mentions some "older fashions" in perfumes being "Irinon" (a perfume from Corinth that had iris as its base) or "Rhodinon" (rose oil from Lycia). I would expect some more exotic scents such as sandalwood or citrus would be going around especially since it was promoted, as it seems, that the aromatic oils that "respected themselves" should have at least one ingredient of exotic origins haha

Now I would say the oil itself plays part into how the perfume is scented given that the oil sources can have multiple origins; ben, sesame, horseradish, almond and olive oils. I think the most logical and most commonly used would be olive which does have a generally heavier taste and smell

Theophrastus is a valuable source for ancient perfumes or his advice (unless I am mistaken he suggests the oil used for perfumes to be freshly extracted and not from the year before). He also mentions perfume making involving plants and flowers, spices and fragrant woods blended together to make perfume. Here's a table that you might find useful

from the article:

Perfumes in Mediterranean antiquity Cécilia Castela, Xavier Fernandez,a* Jean-Jacques Filippia and Jean-Pierre Brun (2009)

Surprisingly (or not at this point) both the process and the material do not necessarily seem to me much different than the average perfume that I see these days that does advertise itself have "floral essence" or "earthly" or "woody" tones etc I would say some of the heavier scents that might not be easily found today would be stuff like myrrh or saffron (by the way to another ask I had mentioned the smell of gods, Zeus in his bull form when taking Europa was mentioned in sources that his breath smelled of saffron) or henna but the rest to be honest seem very similar to the scents we have these days

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While there is no clear medical benefit to using aromatic oils during a massage, it does help the client relax and enjoy the beautiful scents. Make sure to ask your client if they're allergic to any of your oils.

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Not only are they useful for activities such as aromatherapy and air purification, they are also used for purposes such as: cooking, personal hygiene, cleaning our home, helping us sleep, mood control among other things

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Benefits of oil in the environment 

You can spray oils such as Lavender, Sage or Lemon Balm before bedtime to establish a peaceful environment

If you want to have an energetic and motivating atmosphere you can use fragrances like Lemon, Spikenard and Tangerine

To start the day more lively and prepared for the course of it, using oils such as Cypress, Eucalyptus and Mint will help

 Before starting a job or project where you need your highest concentration, placing a diffuser near your work area with oils such as: Basil, Mint or Spruce will help improve your concentration

When you are waiting for a visit or company the best aromas to have a fresh atmosphere are Lavender and Lemon

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Influenza (Flu) : 3 essential aromatic oils fight diseases

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Influenza (Flu) : 3 essential aromatic oils fight diseases

The essential aromatic oils have undeniable benefits in treating many pathological conditions. While some of these oils are effective in fighting viruses and infections. It is speeding up the healing process and preventing transmission of infection among family members.

Anti-viral aromatic oils;

Clove oil is used in treating ENT and lung diseases. It is anti-bacterial, viruses, infections, septic and phlegm remover. This aromatic oils is extracted from the distillation of tree leaves growing in Madagascar. It has a nice smell when you release it in the air or when inhale. But if you want to use it by mouth it is very necessary to consult your doctor. Our advice: Choose 100% natural essential aromatic Oils, which you find in the pharmacy or in stores that sell organic materials.

But be careful: it is highly focused, active and effective; therefore, you should not use it for children under the age of 6. And   pregnant and lactating women should completely avoid it.

Essential anti-inflammatory aromatic oils

Tea tree oil is a strong anti-bacterial oil which you can use extensively in treating skin diseases, especially in cases of inflammation. It also fights many viruses including herpes and influenza. In addition, it enhances the body’s immune system. And because its smell is not very nice, don’t  use it to spread it in the atmosphere as some other aromatic oils. As for oral administration, you should not use it at all in self-medication. On the other hand, the use of tea tree oil seems to be possible in massage, provided that don’t use it purely, of course.

Our advice: Dilute about 10 – 20 points of essential tea tree oil using liquid vegetable oil such as macadamia oil. Then massage the chest, elbows and knees in this mixture two to three times a day for four to five days, but completely avoid applying it to the face.

Essential aromatic oils to remove congestion

scientists extract Keena oi from the tree that grows in Australia. It is an expectorant, a phlegm remover, anti-viral and inflammatory. doctors specifically prescribe it in the case of chest and lung infections, colds, chills and flu. Experts always prefer to use this essential aromatic oils after mixing with other essential oils that do not cause irritation to avoid the risk of mucosal irritation. about  using it on the skin, you can use it in massage. we also use it in the form of inhalation in light doses after placing a few points in boiled water.

Our advice: Combine a point of essential aromatic Keena oil with a point of essential clove oil. Then place the mixture in a bowl of boiling water. You will get a combination of inhalation that removes congestion from the blocked nose or sinuses.

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