Bukhur alters the moods to bring peaceful, tranquil, refreshing, uplifting & inspiring feelings
• Bukhur burning opens the mind to spirituality & divert from worldly impurities
• Bukhur burning wakes up the mind & encourages it in solitude
• Bukhur burning affords the mind leisure when it is busy
• Age does not affect the efficacy of Bukhur & its hhabitual use causes No harm
• Burning Bukhur is a soothing & uplifting activity.
• It is a good haemostatic, antiseptic and a good healing agent
• Applied on wounds & internally subsidies the inflammation of UTI & respiratory tract infections
• It dispels malicious & distressing psychic forces
• Improves memory
("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, manuscript, Hiraaz, Yemen).
Roman and Greek used it in religious rituals. Once transported over a thousand miles up to the Mediterranean, before it could be traded on to Europe. Bukhur was used in vast quantities by the ancient Egyptians, and also by the Romans. History is rich with accounts of use of Bukhur in Biblical literature. It was one of the fragrances presented to the infant Essa Nabi and always found in used during religious ceremonies; amongst the People of the Books is Bukhur. After the fall of the Roman Empire the newly established Christian Church adopted several ceremonies -including the ritual burning of Bukhur. It is well recorded that it was the practice of all kings of England once a year to offer Bukhur and Myrrh on the Feast of Epiphany (Jan. 6th). In addition, Bukhur was widely used for important ceremonies, such as the consecration of churches and bishops. The Crusades brought a wide range of Arab and Barbers traditions and adopted as a beneficial. Then of course Spain was ruled for centuries under Muslims, again giving a most magnificent opportunity to spread the Muslim customs. Later on the Ottomans promoted the cultural heritage of Islam in the west through their military expeditions, which signs are still visible today.http://www.gmpsychi/ cs.co.uk/ adoratio. htmEach Bukhur formula has a different cleansing, healing or purifying effect. Using Bukhur is a powerful science or art of cultivating positive states of mind. Burning Bukhur is not just a way of masking unpleasant smells, but a way to refresh your heart and mind. Scent has a deeply subconscious impact, bringing back positive memories, or cultivating good thoughts and feelings. The Bukhur recipes are hundreds and even centuries old created from natural plant ingredients. Agarwood is prized as one of the finest aromatic woods burned for Bukhur purposes. There is nothing like Agarwood chips. It grows and is harvested in the wild in Southeast Asia. It is also known as Oud, Eaglewood, Jinko, or Kyara. One ounce of wood chips, chunks or larger pieces lasts a long time.
Sundhi Mitti:
The simplest example of aromatherapy is Attar Gill or Attar Khaki, known also as Sundhi Mitti, drawn from mud, which has the aroma of the first monsoon showers. It is also use as a medicine:
• Cure blood pressure and the flow of blood through nose owing to intense heat
("Al Risalatil Nadirah Fil Attur al Fakhirah", Syedi Abdulqadir bin Qazi Habibullah, Hiraaz, Yemen).
Zafraan
"Zaafran (Saffron) Attar" is a blend of Zafraan and Sandalwood. It is also used as an ingredient in many famous internationally renowned medicines. It has been used thousand of years by therapists and medical practitioners in herbal formulations and Ayurvedic medicines. Amongst them are:
• Favoring digestion and strengthens the function of stomach
• A sedative which combats cough & bronchitis
• Mitigates colic
• Insomnia
• Calming effect on infants during teething fits
• Favoring expulsion of gases accumulated in digestive tract
• An anti-spasmodic
• Regulates menstrual disorders
• Used in weakness for rejuvenation
• Excellent against headaches, when applied to the forehead
• As an anti-depressant
• As aphrodisiac for impotency
• Prolongs vitality
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