Fleabane

Fleabane in Ancient Egypt


 * Egyptian Name:**

//Bbt// or //Keti//

Ground up and mixed with charcoal and scattered throughout the house, Fleabane (//Inula conyzae //) and (//Inula graveolens//) was used to combat fleas. Pliny states that the Egyptians used it as an antidote to poisons. In the Book of the Dead, it is claimed that fleabane would repel crocodiles.

Herbs of Ancient Egypt