Greek gods and goddeses wore gowns dyed with saffron, as did Buddhist monks. It is an ancient symbol of the sun, and has been used to dye foods the color yellow as part of solar worship. Saffron has long been associated with gold and during the Middle Ages, saffron was accepted as loan securities as gold or jewelry. The word sandalwood is derived from the Sanskrit chandana . The scent of sandalwood has been used for thousands of years to induce calm, spirituality and peace.
Temples built of sandalwood centuries ago still emit the scent of the wood.
Scotch Pine Scotch Pine, a tall evergreen tree, was used by the Native Americans to prevent scurvy, and to stuff mattresses to repel lice and fleas. Spikenard Spikenard is mentioned in the Song of Solomon in the Bible and is the herb that Mary used to anoint Jesus before the Last Supper. It is one of the early aromatics used by the ancient Egyptians, and was also used by the Roman perfumers in the preparation of naardinum , one of their most celebrated scented oils. Star Anise Star anise has been used in Chinese medicine for over 1300 years for its stimulating effect on the digestive and respiratory systems. Tarragon Tarragon is known as little dragon and is believed to have sprung up, like mugwort, where the dragon passed on its banishment from Eden.