Mikael Zayat Alchemist Oils Using alchemical knowledge and inspiration, Mikael Zayat carefully mixes various aromas to create special-purpose blends. The Spirit of Ma'at Special Collection was chosen for Spiritual Warriors, using our inner guidance (see How we chose these blends). One of the fragrances, called "Merkaba," was created by Mikael at our request just for this set.

Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils

Many people are not aware that there are several grades of essential oils, and that fewer than 1 percent of the oils that come into the United States can be considered of therapeutic grade for the use of aromatherapy. The lower grades are used for industrial purposes (food, laundry detergents, toiletries). They can have an appealing fragrance, but they are synthetic and usually are cut with toxic solvents. They will not produce the beneficial biochemical and electromagnetic effects that therapeutic grade essential oils will. In fact, if the industrial grade oils have been adulterated, as they often are, they can be harmful instead of beneficial!

A therapeutic grade oil must use a state-of-the-art distillation process at low pressure, and it takes much more time. For example, industrial grade lavender takes about 30 minutes to distill, extracting 85 percent of the essential oil molecules. Therapeutic grade lavendar, by contrast, needs at least an hour and a half more to extract the remaining 15 percent of the molecules, or a total of two hours or more in the distillation phase.

Also, distillation for therapeutic grade oils is done with natural spring water in stainless steel distillers, and then the oils are stored to age from two weeks to five months in a cool dark place to gain their full aroma.

The extra time and care are worth it. Therapeutic grade oils support us on all levels simultaneously: They work with our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual being to heal, balance, integrate, and expand our well-being and awareness, gradually raising our frequencies and grounding joy in our bodies.

Essential Oil Blends

The blends are combinations of essential oils alchemically and inspirationally created by Mikael Zayat to produce a specific effect or feeling.

For example, when we tried to choose ten blends for the Spirit of Ma'at Special Collection, our guidance selected only nine. One was missing. And so, based upon further questioning of our inner knowing, we asked Mikael to create a blend that would energize and balance the fields around the human body. A few days later, we received the results. It's called "Merkaba."

Use and Storage

Essential oils work best applied to pressure points on the body — temples, wrists, throat — or to points related to what one is treating. For example, Heart Chakra could be applied to that chakra. They also work just by smelling them, by using a diffuser or putting a few drops on a handkerchief. Finally, they can be mixed into massage oils for a wonderful, therapeutic massage.

Your essential oils are best stored in a cool (60-70°F), dark place and will stay fresh for up to three years (18 months for citrus oils). If you are pregnant, or suffer from either epilepsy or heart problems, it is best that you consult your health practitioner before using essential oils. Keep them away from children, your eyes, and tender mucus membranes.