ancient ways of life

 
Kyphi

Soak about 1/2 handful raisins in white wine for 5 days.
Take equal parts of:
juniper
acacia
sweet sedge root
henna

Macerate all in white wine for 24 hours.
Take equal parts of:
calamus
gum mastic
peppermint
bay laurel
cinnamon
galangal
orris

Grind these to a powder, mix well and set side.
Drain the raisins, mix with 1 tb. myrrh and 1 tb. honey.
Add the drained herbs, and finally work
in the powdered herbs.
If the mixture is too dry, add a little of the white wine.
Spread out on a board to dry,
powder and use on charcoal discs.

 
Source
EGYPTIAN OILS AND INCENSES
Mind Body Spirit
"Lyz"

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