ARMENIAN SCENTED PAPER

It is said that every country and every continent has its own scent, the scent of culture and history. In Asia, scents are suggestive and varied and, and that is why today, at the 5-star hotel Asia Gardens Hotel & Thai Spa we invite you to use your sense of smell and your imagination as we are going to tell you about Armenian scented paper.

The main feature of Armenian scented paper or “Papier d’Arménie” is that you cannot write on it, you can only burn it. This paper has been used since 1885, and it is used as a natural purifier as it absorbs bad scent and negativity.

Its French name is because it was a French citizen who was travelling in Armenia who discovered in awe that the locals used to burn natural resin with balsamic scent and vanilla, “benjuí”, as a way of purifying their homes

Resin taken from the “benjuí” is taken out of a tree from Laos, “styrax”, and it contains 25% benzoic acid which has antiseptic and healing properties; in addition, the fibre used to make it is 100% natural.

Every Armenian paper book has die cast paper, in total 36 sheets.

In ancient Asia, this paper was frequently used to heal cough and asthma, but it was especially valued because of its esoteric properties which remain today, as it is believed to repel adversity and negativity.

Armenian paper can be used in the three following ways:

–       Not burnt: as air freshener in drawers and wardrobes as it has a pleasant scent.

–       In water: for steam baths to heal cough and asthma.

–       Burnt: similar to the incense we know, it is used to purify and set the mood.

Certain scents are part of memories that bring us back to past times; if you wish to live an Asian luxury experience, we suggest you come to our 5-star hotel Asia Gardens Hotel &Thai Spa, in the Mediterranean, where the scents of our spa will provide you with unforgettable memories.