Ah, the scent of herbs on a stage, almost like the hush before a bow. In ancient Greece, rosemary was whispered into the air during the rites for the muses—its fragrance believed to sharpen memory and inspire the actors. Sage was another favorite; they would burn it to purify the hall, letting the smoke rise as if washing away the audience's doubts. Roman playwrights, too, favored bay leaves—cut into ribbons and hung above the stage as a reminder that even the most tragic scenes have a healing, restorative undertone. These small gestures, simple yet profound, bridged the healer’s calm with the drama’s intensity, echoing the quiet discipline you mention.