A Review of the Chemicals Used in Mummification During the Process of Mummification

AUTHOR

Bhaker Khusboo*

ABSTRACT  

The potential of ancient Egyptians to keep the human body through embalming has no longer only involved people on account of that antiquity, however, additionally has constantly raised the query of how this wonderful chemical substance and ritual system was nearly accomplished. Here we integrate archaeological, philological, and natural residue analysis, dropping new light on the exercise and economic system of embalming in ancient Egypt. This review presents an awareness of the usages of mummification materials which includes Natron salt, Coniferous resin, Mastic, Beeswax, Bitumen, Cassia, onions Lichens, and gums Arabic in historic Egypt to decide their effectiveness in the maintenance of the frame. For every cloth, the chemical method, the history, and the function in the upkeep of the body are offered.it is shown that natron salt turned into the most crucial material to desiccate a corpse and that the vegetable substances referred to above have anti-bacterial houses that included the frame from microbial attack

 Keywords: Beeswax, Bitumen, Lichens, Mummification, Natron salt, Vegetable materials