The Apothecary

Resins & Gums

  • Frankincense
  • Myrrh
  • Pine resin (qed) – Perfumery, incense, mummification
  • Mastic – Incense, chewing gum, medicinal
  • Galbanum – Incense and perfumery
  • Fir resin / “Ash resin” (sefet) – Incense and offerings

Seeds & Kernels

  • Fenugreek seeds – Medicinal and cosmetic
  • Fennel seeds – Digestive, aromatic
  • Pine kernels (peru shenu) – Found in kyphi, food
  • Tigernuts (Cyperus tubers) – Food, medicine, possible cosmetics

Oils

  • Castor oil – Laxative, anointing, cosmetic
  • Sesame oil (iku) – Used in food, cosmetics, lamps
  • Sweet almond oil – Likely imported; cosmetic use
  • Moringa oil – Cosmetic and medicinal
  • Cedar oil – Used in mummification, perfume

Fruits

  • Dates
  • Raisins
  • Pomegranate

Plants

  • Mint (nkepet) – Culinary and medicinal
  • Cyperus – Used in perfumes, kyphi, incense