Our Story

About Us

At Blessed Journey Herbs & Oils, we are passionate about sharing Egypt’s finest natural treasures with the world. With a deep commitment to quality, we carefully source and produce pure, premium botanicals, focusing on those native to Egypt’s rich landscapes. Our ever-growing collection includes wellness, aromatherapy, and herbal essentials, featuring 100% pure essential oils, organic loose-leaf herbal teas, carrier oils, incense, and handcrafted herbal salves. Beyond our products, we are dedicated to herbal education, offering recipes and DIY projects to inspire a sustainable, natural, and zero-waste lifestyle. Join us on a journey of wellness, authenticity, and empowerment. 

My Journey

In 2016, while pursuing a career in the aerospace industry in Canada, my life took an unexpected turn. A severe health crisis led me through countless emergency room visits, endless medical tests, and a series of devastating diagnoses. Chronic illness forced me to put everything on hold—every plan, every ambition—while I struggled to find answers.

For nearly three years, I battled crippling digestive inflammation, heavy metal toxicity, IBS and leaky gut. The conventional treatments I received only masked my symptoms with painkillers and steroids, offering no real path to healing. I found myself trapped in a cycle of suffering, enduring nights of unbearable pain that often ended in emergency room visits—only to leave with more prescriptions and no solutions.

I realized that true healing doesn’t come from suppressing symptoms but from addressing the root cause. This realization marked the beginning of the greatest journey of my life—the path of natural healing, spiritual growth & maturity.

I took a leap of faith, seeking wisdom from naturopathic doctors, herbalists, and holistic practitioners who opened my eyes to the power of natural medicine. I immersed myself in research, reading countless books, attending lectures, and learning from some of the greatest minds in the field. I committed to full body cleansing protocols, deep cellular nutrition, daily exercise, powerful professional supplements  —all of which led to profound transformation.

As my body began to heal, I discovered firsthand the incredible power of herbs when used with intention and guidance. Inspired by legendary healers such as Dr. Barbara O-Neil, Dr. John Bergman, Dr. R.E. Tent, Dr. John Christopher, Dr. Robert Morse, and Dr. Sebi, I continued to expand my knowledge and refine my approach to wellness.

Eventually, I did what doctors once told me was impossible—I fully healed.

This experience awakened my true passion. I felt called to guide others on their own healing journeys, helping them reclaim their health through the wisdom of nature. To deepen my expertise, I became a Registered Herbalist in Canada, completing my Master Herbalist diploma at Dominion Herbal College. My thesis, “The Combined Effect of Frankincense and Myrrh Gum Resins in Combating Chronic Infections Caused by Biofilm Formation”, earned a 95% grade, further solidifying my belief in the power of herbal medicine.

I continued my studies, earning my Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (CHHP) certification from Trinity School of Natural Health. No one should have to suffer needlessly due to lack of knowledge. Healing is possible. I am here to share my journey, my knowledge, and my passion—to help others discover the true potential of natural medicine and live a life of health, balance, and purpose.

Karim Barakat

B.Eng. Aerospace Engineering.
Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (Trinity School of Natural Health).
Master Herbalist Diploma (Dominion Herbal College).
Member, American Naturopathic Medical Association.
Member, American Herbalists Guild.