The essential oils that were commonly used in Egypt to make perfume were:

 
Black Cumin Essential Oil (that has a bit of a pungent, sharp and medicinal odor)

Rose Geranium Essential Oil  (a light and peppery scent)

Violet Absolute Essential Oil (smells like African violets)

Cassia Pure Absolute (smells like a richer, more smothering and powder like version of Myrrh)

 
To get an idea of what Cleopatra, Queen of the Nile, smelled like back in the days when Rome ruled the world try mixing these oils with a carrier oil and applying it to your skin or putting it in your bath.

 
Peace Be Still, Sam

 

  

Here is a run down of where some of the best pure essential oils come from:

  

The best Blood Orange Oil comes from Italy.

The best Sweet Orange Oil comes from Africa

The best Clary Sage Oil comes from France

The best Coffee Essential Oil comes from France.

The best Lavender Oil comes from Kashmir, India and is called Kashmir Lavender oil (although the Scottish might have something to say about this as their Spike Lavender is a real rival!)

The best Myrrh comes from Kenya Africa.

The best Patchouli Essential Oil comes from India

The best Sandalwood oil comes from New Caledonia.

The best Veviter oil comes from Haiti.

  

Peace Be Still, Sam

 
You will need:

 
1 tbls bicarbonate soda

 5 drops essential oil of Rosemary

 juice of 1 lemon

1 tsp. quality oil, such as sweet almond ½ cup sea salt

One yellow candle

One pink candle

One violet candle

One orange candle

 
Dissolve all ingredients into the bath water.  Light the four candles (and place at the 4 corners of the tub. Be comforted.

 
Don’t rinse the stuff off. Pat dry and remember the dreams you have that night.

 
Pat dry.

 
Peace Be Still, SAM

  

Oil diffusers that are meant for therapeutic use are much more expensive than what you probably need to use on a daily basis. I just bought a therapeutic grade oil diffuser which consists of a fish pump and a glass bulb. The idea is the oil is pushed through the tube so that it is cold diffused through the air. The effect of this is very pungent and I don’t run it for too long because it is almost too effective! It fills my 800 square foot space with aroma so strong that I have to open a few windows.

  

The cheapest thing to do is simply put a few drops of oil on a tissue and tuck it beside your pillow. This is good if you are using lavender oil to try to get to sleep or eucalyptus oil to heal chest congestion.

  

Another cheap method of diffusing oils is to simply put a few drops in a vaporizer and let the essential oils be diffused through the air in the molecules of water.

  

Just as another word of warning, remember to keep animals away from diffusers or vaporizers as they have less tolerance for aromatics which build up in their bodies and make them ill.

  

Peace Be Still Sam.

  

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is a tree resin that is harvested from a small tree that is native to Somalia and some Arabic regions. The tree is cut which causes it to weep white milky tears. These tears harden into amber or orange drops which are then graded according to color and size and steam distilled to produce olbanimum (the ancient name for Frankincense.)

  

Although it is a holy resin that has been burned for centuries in both churches and for more pagan rituals (60 tons were burned annually for the feast of Baal in ancient Rome) it mainly produces a sexual response by stimulating certain hormones. Other studies have shown that it produces a chemical called tetrahydrocannabinol. This substance is thought to expand the subconscious so diffusing it through the air can be a bit “trippy.”

  

In addition to blowing your mind, Frankincense is also an expectorant, immune system stimulant and anti-depressant. It is an excellent treatment for asthma and nervous disorders.

  

Peace Be Still, Sam

 

 
The three best oils for this are chamomile, lavender and marjoram.  You can add a few drops of essential oil to a compress and place on the forehead or add a few drops to a lukewarm bath.  A cold diffuser is also recommended to disperse the oil through the air.

 
If you do decide to diffuse the scent through the air keep in mind that some migraines are made worse by strong smells. Chamomile oil has the least obtrusive scent. Marjoram has a very heavy scent that is not necessarily therapeutic for every individual, however it is recommended for individuals whose migraines are caused by severe stress. Lavender oil falls somewhat in between the two. Spiked Lavender generally has a lighter presence that other kinds of lavender oils.

 
Peace Be Still Sam

 
Of the three oils, lavender oil has the most antibacterial properties.  Rose oil is good for attracting moisture to the skin. Frankincense heals skin on a deeper level, helping skin cells to renew themselves at a faster right.

 
To use these oils on the face dilute just a drop or two in light carrier oil like rapeseed.  Be very careful not to get the oil into the eyes and only use it above the eyes and not on the eyelids as they can also cause irritation. Another method is to add a drop or two of oil to an unscented face cream.

 
Peace Be Still Sam