Glimpse from the Past
Did you know that
Camphor was used as a fumigant in
14th century when the plague – Black Death spread out in Europe. (1)
We understand your ‘worry’ about pests and insects, and maybe you try to eliminate them from your home.
But, if you’re into aromatherapy and natural solutions, here’s a new consideration you may think about…
Does essential oil can kill insects?
If you’re wondering about pest control, and how to do it naturally, then you can refer to what history says about the Black Death and how an aromatic plant was used to combat it.
Discover more by reading: Camphor—A Fumigant during the Black Death and a Coveted Fragrant Wood in Ancient Egypt and Babylon—A Review, by
Weiyang Chen et.al.
You can also visit Oil Therapy Code website to learn more about antibacterial oils.
Reference:
- (1) Chen, W., Vermaak, I., & Viljoen, A. (2013). Camphor–a fumigant during the Black Death and a coveted fragrant wood in ancient Egypt and Babylon–a review. Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 18(5), 5434–5454. https://doi.org/10.3390/molecules18055434
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