Sedge

Sedge in Ancient Egypt


 * Egyptian Name:**

//Sbebin// or //Nisw//

The Papyrus Sedge was employed in perfumery since the Old Kingdom, and one of the most ancient titles of the pharaoh was //Nisw Byty// ("He of the Sedge and the Bee,") representing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt.

Papyrus

Herbs of Ancient Egypt