Papyrus
(Cyperus papyrus)
Papyrus originates from the Nile Delta. It lives in the sun, its roots immersed in fresh water which it drinks in abundance. It serves as a shelter for the wetland fauna: birds, but also hippopotamus and crocodiles.
Used as a writing instrument, the papyrus is woven throughout Egyptian history.
It was also used as a raw material in valves, weaving and even in boat construction. The root was used as a fuel, and the pith as a torch wick.
Papyrus was also a source of food. The fruits and the soft part of the stem were eaten raw, while the rhizome, rich in starch, was roasted before being eaten.
The active ingredient used in our formulas is sourced in France.
