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Aug. 3, 2025
Essential oils have been used for more than 5,000 years. In fact, some of the most advanced civilizations on record—Ancient Egypt, India, Persia, Greece, and China—recognized the power of plant essences.In Ancient Egypt, essential oils were central to rituals, medicine, and beauty. Frankincense, myrrh, cedarwood, and rose were used to embalm royalty and anoint priests. Cleopatra’s legendary beauty regime included rose oil and myrrh for skin renewal .In the Bible, oils like frankincense, myrrh, s...