Hair loss is a problem as old as humankind. Egyptians developed their own 100% natural, welcomely disgusting, remedies to sort this anti-aesthetical issue. Hair loss is also a warm wish for your worst enemy, particularly females. Egyptians had their own recipes for this evil purpose too: hair loss remedies for very hated people…
Thebes, New Kingdom, XVIII dynasty
If you hate someone, why not find your tasty revenge on that person’s sweet point? Vanity, indeed!
Egyptians thought exactly the same as the Eber papyrus suggests with its curious hair loss potions specifically formulated for hated people.
Hair In Ancient Egypt: Love and Hate
If hair and body hair were a big no for Egyptian priests (w’b) and their pure bodies, luscious hair and intricated wigs were a beauty staple in Ancient Egypt. Indeed, hair combined with fragrance was a highly sexual combination – as the ‘Tale of the two brothers’ recalls – and many recipes have been developed to promote healthy growth, and avoid or stop hair loss.
The Ebers papyrus contains some of these interesting all-natural remedies concerning hair loss. Passage E 473 suggests sft oil to fight hair loss, but the next two lines are those of interest. For the ease of use and availability of fresh products, I solely recommend passage E 475.
E 475 instructs to boil lotus leaves and steep them in fat or oil, then them on the hated person’s head.
Thebes, New Kingdom, XVIII dynasty.
The Ebers papyrus doesn’t state how many leaves per hated person, the prescription just leaves it to your good heart. The many, the more efficient, maybe? But how to approach the b°#*§ and put into practice this evil trick?
Valentina Chirico aka Valens
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SiAE
Manniche, L. 1989 An Ancient Egyptian Herbal, Austin, p.127
14 Comments
Madison
Such an interesting blog you have. I have Egyptian blood and have always enjoying reading about ancient Egyptians. My grandmother always had differernt herbal mixtures that we still use today. <3
ValentinaChirico
Shukran, Madison, and welcome!
Thank you a million for your compliment and your lovely message. 🙂
I’m so pleased you liked this post, and that it brought some joy too! That’s so true: grandmas know always more and putting their knowledge to the test is a mine of discoveries, isn’t it?
I hope to see you soon back and I wish you to stay safe, healthy and happy.
xoxo
Demi Fine Jewelry
How interesting and fascinating!
Thanks for sharing this article.
ValentinaChirico
Thank you very much!
I’m glad you liked this flash piece, and I wish you a shiny success.
Stay safe and xoxo
Silvia
How interesting! I can’t believe hair loss was an evil wish to your enemies!! But I kind of understand the feeling. Right now I’m loosing hair like no tomorrow and I’m very frustrated about it.
ValentinaChirico
You’ve guessed right!
Imagine the satisfaction if your worst enemy has wonderful hair: this is the purpose, unfortunately.
Thank you very much for stopping by, Silvia!
Stay safe and have a nice week!
Nyxie
Fascinating article! I loved learning about Egypt during history classes in primary school, and you’ve really inspired me to get back into learning more about them! They truly were ahead of their time.
ValentinaChirico
Hello, Nyxie, and welcome!
Your message brightened up my day, I can’t describe how much! I’m very happy this piece gave you extra inspiration; that was my wished aim when I was working in the field, now I feel I did my ‘job’ well.
Thank you a million! I wish you the best…
Tin tin
I love the Egyptians and everything about them. Thank you for the share. I am in the medical field and never knew this!
ValentinaChirico
Welcome, Tin tin!
I’m glad you found this piece interesting. I totally understand your amusement: every time I browse my books, I discover new facts I wasn’t aware of, so studying is always enjoyable.
I hope you enjoy the rest of the blog and your day.
xoxo and stay safe!
Cristina
The Ancient Egyptians I love are really fantastic and they already knew many things before us, including the field of cosmetics!
ValentinaChirico
Correct: cosmetics and more! I may add toothpaste and prosthetic body parts that actually worked!
Thank you for stopping by, Cristina, you’re super welcome!
xoxo and stay safe
Melissa
As a hairstylist hair loss is a big deal for men and women. It is interesting that egyptians would wish this on their enemies. It is definitely something nooone wants to experience in their life.
ValentinaChirico
Hi Melissa, and welcome!
There’s something true and evergreen in that: if there’s an enemy, there’s nothing better (and more rewarding) than hitting him/her harder in his/her proudest thing. And for females, it’s always the hair! 🙂