. . . in the scented luxuries of Ancient Egypt!
Authentic Reproductions of Ancient Egyptian Perfumes, Anointing Oils & Temple Incense
'The Egyptian' Sacred ScentsTM
by Wandering StarsTM
"Bridging the gap between Ancient Egyptian and contemporary healing practices."
Shane Clayton of Wandering Stars has developed a magical product line of ancient perfumes, fragrant ceremonial anointing oils, and temple incense; all recreated from the lists of names and ingredients, and even a few detailed recipes, translated from hieroglyphics carved on the “laboratory” walls of the Horus Temple at Edfu and Isis Temple at Philae.
'The Egyptian' Sacred Scents is the retail business gateway for these unique and truly authentic reproductions, created in small batches by Shane for his Egyptian aromatherapy practice at Wandering Stars Healing Center.
Several of our products are listed as offerings in Seti I’s New Kingdom “Mansion of the Gods” Temple at Abydos (pictured above), and inside the sarcophagus chamber of the Old Kingdom Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara, part of the oldest surviving religious writings in the world - The Pyramid Texts. We call this unique collection 'The Egyptian' after a mysterious perfume described by Dioscorides circa 70 CE.
Four of the Seven Sacred Oil and Unguent jars inscribed with the cartouche of Pharaoh Thutmose III. Photo courtesy of the Metroplitan Museum of Art.
"… it is almost impossible to overstate the importance of fragrance and cosmetics to the ancient Egyptians. In consideration of their prodigious feats in art, architecture, astronomy, and medicine, and their sacred science of spiritual knowledge and the symbolism that supports them, perhaps we should take a closer look at these powerful olfactory and emollient “medicines,” and begin experimenting with them in our contemporary practices of cosmetology, aromatherapy, healing arts, and spiritual communion. All in all, they are simply divine to the nose, skin, hair, and spirit - whatever your interests or beliefs may be."
- from "The Seven Sacred Oils of Ancient Egypt"
>> Medical Disclaimer: Our expertise lies in incense, botanical fragrant oils, and cosmetic skin/hair ointments. Information contained on this website is to the best of our knowledge factual and backed by clinical studies, and is presented solely for your edification and enjoyment. Wandering Stars or 'The Egyptian' Sacred Scents is not a licensed healthcare provider and cannot give medical advice. For your own safety, do not ingest any of our products. <<