Ancient References & Heritage
The civilisational story behind Essential Oils.
India’s relationship with aromatic botanicals is thousands of years old. Classical Ayurvedic texts such as the Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita describe fragrant oils, herbal pastes and inhalation practices for balance and well-being. The ancient perfume city of Kannauj perfected attar-making and deg-bhapka distillation long before modern industry. Sandalwood (chandana) was revered in temple rituals, royal courts and classical literature, while rose, vetiver (khus), jasmine and other blooms shaped India’s historic trade along inland and maritime routes. What the world today calls “essential oils” grows from this living heritage of rasa, gandha and traditional distillation craft.