The Middle East was the scene of a great novelty in the 15th century: the Coffee, an extremely common product on Brazilian tables these days. In Arabic the product is called “Gahwa” and the grain had a wide variety of uses for these people.
According to recent archaeological discoveries by a team of FrenchAmerican experts, there is an ancient botanical origin for this item in southwest Ethiopia. But about five centuries before the ingredient became popular as a drink, it was frequently mentioned in medical textbooks as a hand sanitizer.
Coffee and its many uses
There are several surviving Arabic documents from the Middle Ages that attest to the different purposes assigned to the building Coffee in the past. For example, the grain was often used to make perfumes for women.
Therefore, scientists believe that the ingredient was imported from Yemen and its marketing is due to its pleasant aroma and value as a medicinal product. However, something similar happened to tea in ancient China.
Instead of drinking the beverage for pleasure, doctors prescribed its use in the form of patches or compresses to relieve headaches or treat injuries. Several works from the 10th century also state that the Coffee It was very useful for eliminating unpleasant odors such as sweat and even removing hair.
Then the wise men pointed out that the entry was a highquality hand sanitizer. This recommendation was made due to its broad ability to dry moisture and absorb odors. For this purpose, recipes have been found that recommend its use together with a series of ingredients such as cinnamon and cloves.
According to legend, the mythical King Solomon, the famous monarch of the Old Testament, was the first person to use the grain as a drink. According to legend, he ordered his servants to bring the product from Yemen to later dry it and transform it into a preparation to cure diseases.