The Egyptians are usually credited as the true founders of aromatherapy
dating back to 4500B.CThe Egyptians were masters in using essential oils and other aromatics for healing emotions and negative
energy. Historical records describe how one of the founders of the "pharaonic" medicine was the
architect, Imhotep. Imhotep lived during the reign of King Djoser (2630-2611BC) and was the architect of the step pyramid
at Saqquara, the first pyramid ever built in Egypt.
Born
a commoner, he quickly rose through the ranks of the temple and court to become a vizier and high priest.
- Hieroglyphs on the walls of the Egyptian temples depict the
blending of oils and describe hundreds of oil recipes.
- Ancient Egyptian papyrus found in the temple of Edfu, contained formulations to make medicines and perfumes
used by the alchemists and high priests.
- They
were also known to design personal perfumes to elicit various emotions and inspire thoughts.
In
1922, when King Tut's tomb was opened, 350 liters of oils were discovered in alabaster jars. Plant waxes had solidified into
a thickened residue around the inside of the container openings, leaving the liquefied oil in excellent condition.
According to ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, priests and alchemists
were using essential oils thousands of years ago to heal the sick and used for many spiritual rituals. The Egyptians
believed that the sense of smell and the ability to detect odors was the most important of the sensory abilities. Why? because
they knew that the inhalation of essential oils can increase one's frequency, affect the Pineal gland- the Divine connector
to enlightenment - thereby leading to transformation of negative energy as well as transmitting higher powers.
Cleansing of the Negative Deities
The
emotions are the most challenging as well as the most elusive part of the human body. Research has been showing
how toxic emotions stored in the subconscious mind affect every aspect of our lives. Many people find that
they are unable to progress in life and achieve sought-after goals and dreams due to the trauma of past emotional and physical
abuse. These deep-seated emotional issues can undermine a person's success, daily life and future, which is why new avenues
for clearing negative emotions are available.
The Egyptians beleived that these negative deities (actually negative
emotions) would hold them back from progressing into the netherworlds. As part of their sacred rituals- they would perform
a cleansing ritual to release these negative emotions.
"While visiting the Temple of Isis on
the Isle of Philae, I found on the walls the hieroglyphics of the three-day ritual they called 'the cleansing of the flesh
and the blood.' This ritual depicted the use of essential oils for the release of emotional trauma. With the help of the Egyptologists
at Cairo University, we worked to translate and learn about the oils. I have done much research to determine how these oils
were used and have created an application for home use." - D. Gary Young, N.D.
As stated by Plato: “The cure of the part should not be attempted without treatment of the whole”
And that: “…no
attempt should be made to cure the body without the soul”. He
also points out that for the body and mind to be well one must begin “by curing the mind.”
Modern Research proves Ancient Knowledge
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Miami Medical
School in Florida subjected 40 adults to 3 minutes of exposure from aromas derived from lavender and rosemary (chemo type
not specified). They measured brain wave activity using electroencephalograms (EEGs). In addition, they monitored the alertness
and mood of the test subjects. The results showed that both aromas significantly reduced anxiety, increased mental
accuracy, and improved mental performance (as determined by computational tests). Lavender resulted in a marked improvement
in depressed mood, even while it exerted relaxing affects (indicated by increased frontal lobe alpha waves).
Special Techniques are taught by Dr. DeVita that incorporate these Ancient
Egyptian cleansing techniques combined with modern science and Energy Psychology.