Ridwan Kamil Calls Eril's Body Fragrant Eucalyptus Leaves, What Fragrance Is It?

Illustration of Ridwan Kamil bathing Eril's whole body and smelling eucalyptus leaves (Special Doc.)

YOGYAKARTA – Yesterday was an important day for the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil and his family. In the morning Swiss time, at 06.50 the body of the eldest son, Emmeril Kahn Mumtadz was found at the Engehalde Water Dam, Bern, Switzerland. After 14 days of searching, the body was found intact.

Ridwan Kamil bathed his son's body according to Islamic law. The man who is often called Kang Emil also prays his son's body in his right ear. Ridwan Kami said that “Even though 14 days have passed, his body is still intact, not missing anything, his neat face shakes to the right and I testify, Eril's body smells like eucalyptus leaves. What a small miracle we are so grateful for.”

What do eucalyptus leaves smell like? This leaf comes from the Eucalyptus genus of the myrtaseae plant family. In many parts of the world, this plant is grown as a shade plant. The leaves are often used as a treatment because it is efficacious. In Indonesia, eucalyptus is often considered the same as eucalyptus. Both are in the same kingdom but different varieties.

Illustration of the smell and smell of eucalyptus leaves (iStockphoto)

The eucalyptus trees are towering. There are 660 varieties of eucalyptus, the most commonly grown is Eucalyptus globulus, also known as Blue Gum Eucalyptus. The color of the bark of this tree tends to be pale cream. The leaves are bluish in color and the aroma that comes out of the leaves is very strong.

The smell of eucalyptus leaves is slightly cool at first glance like the aroma of rosemary. The aroma if identified in detail is a combination of mint, honey, and citrus. Usually this scent is associated with the flow of air through the pine forest when the weather is clear. The sweet notes of the fruit also come from the eucalyptus leaves.

The aroma of eucalyptus is not as sharp as peppermint. But eucalyptus is well known for its crisp, cool, and minty aroma. Essential oil from eucalyptus leaves, usually used as a refresher. According to Bath & Body Works reported by Harlem Candle Company, the scent of eucalyptus makes someone who inhales its aroma can feel a calm mood like after yoga or meditation.

Ridwan Kamil offered a prayer of gratitude for the opportunity to bathe Eril's body. Before being brought to the country for burial, the bathing process is carried out according to Islamic law and the aroma of eucalyptus leaves wafts out with good prayers. The former mayor of Bandung also expressed his gratitude to the Indonesian people who accompanied the search for Eril.