[Steppes] Herbal Question

[wjwakefield at juno.com]

Well, Turmeric and saffron were both used to msake yellow pigments for
illuminations.  As both are quite yellow, I assume they would have the
same effect on skin, though I doubt that it would be permanent.  cumin
would probably add to the effect.  And jasmine oil would certainly be
fragrant.  I am not sure how well the turmeric, cumin and saffron smells
would combine with jasmine - not my idea of a pleasant combination of
smells, but sometimes one is surprised.

If you decide to try it, let us know how it turns out...
HL Suzanna, herbalist

On Sun, 23 May 2004 22:19:49 -0500 "Scot and Michelle Henry"
<cshenry at ev1.net> writes:
> I know many of the herbal guild people are on this list, so I was 
> wondering
> if anyone could address this question posed by a fellow student in 
> a
> multicultural lit. class for librarians?
> 
> In the book "Shabanu"  the author refers to a mixture of
> Jasmine oil, tumeric, cumin and saffron.  (pages 149 and
> again page 201)  The author tells that this will make
> Pulan's skin fragrant , smooth, and golden.  Has anyone
> ever heard of this.   It sounds like our modern day
> suntanning creams.  I'm into natural herbal remedies and
> have never heard of this.  Does anyone know of this
> mixture and if it works?
> 
> Thanks,
> Michelle (Capricia)
> 
> 
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