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Historical records reveal that people’s use of scents, aromas, fragrances and essential oils have been used in almost every culture for millenniums. The Egyptians used aromatics in embalming, while the Greeks attributed sweet aromas to their gods by burning incense and the Babylonians perfumed the mortar with which they built their temples. In fact, Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt drenched the sails of her ships with the most exotic fragrant essential oils so that their essences would herald her arrival along the banks of the Nile. The Hebrews scattered fresh leaves, twigs, and stems of fresh mint, marjoram and other herbs on the dirt floors of homes and synagogues. By walking on these, the fragrant essential oils would be released into the air. This practice was also common in the temple, where they sacrificed animals where the scent acted as a disinfectant as well as an air freshener.
Both the Assyrian’s and Egyptians used scented oils. Because of this, the demand for the raw materials necessary to produce both fragrances and remedies led to the discovery of new ways to extract scents from the plants used. Such techniques as pressing, decoction, pulverization and maceration were developed and mastered by both the Assyrian’s and the Egyptians. They even made attempts to produce essential oils by distillation. These methods will be discussed in the next chapter.
Slowly, the use of perfumes spread to Greece, where not only were they used in religious ceremonies, but also for personal purposes as well. When the Romans saw what the Greeks were doing, they began to use fragrances even more lavishly. There are many manuscripts that ascribed to how herbs were brought from all over the world to produce the fragrances they used.
After the Roman Empire fell, so the use of aromas for personal use declined. However, during the Middle Ages, perfumes again were used, this time only in churches in Europe for religious ceremonies and to cover the stench of disease and death which abounded at that time.
When trade with the Orient was reestablished at the beginning of the 13th Century, exotic flowers, herbs and spices became more readily available around Europe. Venice quickly became the center of the perfume trade. It was not long before perfumery soon spread to other European countries. The perfume trade then developed even further, as those returning from the crusades reintroduced perfume for personal use.
By the late 18th Century, the synthetic material for fragrances was being produced, which led to the beginning of perfumery in the modern age. Thus, with the introduction of synthetics, perfumes would no longer be exclusively used by the rich and famous. Now with synthetics readily available to produce perfumes, they could be made on a much larger scale, although natural oils were still being used to help soften the synthetics. Today, natural products still remain a very important part of the production of perfumes in modern formulations.
More and more people today are turning away from the industrial techniques of producing perfume, preferring to make it themselves. Most find it is not only easy to do, but a great source of pleasure and fun.
Uses for Clove Essential Oil
Uses For Clove Bud Essential Oil
1. Add a few drops of Clove Essential Oil to a simmering pan to dispel household cooking odors.
2. Selling your home? Fill your kitchen with the aroma of Clove essential oil. Simmer a few drops of Clove essential oil in a pan of water on the stovetop.
3. Got a toothache? Clove Bud Essential Oil is a great choice. Place a couple of drops of Clove essential oil on gums for dental pain, toothaches, mouth ulcers, and sore gums.
4. Add a couple of drops of Clove essential oil to a candle at your next barbeque or outdoor party to repel mosquitoes.
5. Folklore says sucking on two whole Cloves without chewing or swallowing them helps curb the desire for alcohol.
6. To relieve nausea or stop vomiting, a few drops of Clove essential oil to a glass of water to drink. If not possible to get patient to drink, try one drop of Clove essential oil on the tongue.
7. Clove essential oil is effective against strep, staph and pneumomocci bacterias. Use diluted in a spray for the throat.
8. Ugly cold sore? Apply a drop of Clove essential oil or use in a bath.
9. For shingles, Clove essential oil helps topically or in a bath.
10. Add a couple of drops of Clove essential oil into a massage oil to help relieve stiff muscles and rheumatic joint pain.
11. For chills, add a couple of drops of Clove essential oil to a bath oil blend.
12. Clove essential oil helps to stimulate digestion, restore appetite and relieve flatulence.
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Which Essential Oil Do I Use For What?
Here’s a great remedy chart for finding the right essential oil for the right job. For more information about how essential oils can heal the body naturally, please visit our website at http://HealWithOil.com.
Acne: Tea Tree, Lavender, Eucalyptus and Clove
Allergies: Lavender, Rosemary
Anxiety: Lavender, Eucalyptus
Arthritis: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary
Artistic Condition: Clove, Cinnamon and Peppermint
Asthma: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint and Tea Tree
Back Pain: Clove, Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Bruises: Clove, Lavender
Burns: Clove, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Lavender
Candida: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Lavender, Cinnamon, Clove, Peppermint and Rosemary
Cellulite: Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Rosemary
Colds and Flu: Lemon, Peppermint, Clove, Tea Tree, Rosemary, Eucalyptus and Lavender
Cold Sores: Tea Tree, Clove and Cinnamon
Cuts: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Lemon
Dandruff Treatment: Rosemary, Tea Tree and Lavender
Depression: Lavender, Cinnamon and Peppermint
Dermatitis: Lavender, Peppermint
Detoxify: Peppermint, Rosemary and Lemon
Diabetes: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Lavender (used with Doc In the Box Blend)
Eczema: Tea Tree, Lavender
Emotional Discomfort: Cinnamon, Lemon and Rosemary
Epidermophytia: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Lemon
Epstein-Barr Syndrome or Virus: Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lavender
Eye Strain/Exhaustion: Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary
Fatigue: Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Rosemary
Fever: Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Peppermint
Grief: Rosemary
Gloomy Feeling: Lavender
Hair Loss: Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Headaches: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Peppermint
Heart Attack: Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon
Herpes: Eucalyptus, Lemon and Tea Tree
High Blood Pressure: Lavender, Lemon and Cinnamon
Immune Deficiency: Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Inability to Concentrate: Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon
Indecision: Eucalyptus, Rosemary
Infection (Bacterial or Viral): Tea Tree (with Rosemary), Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Clove, Cinnamon and Doc In A Box Blend
Insect Bites: Tea Tree, Lavender and Eucalyptus
Insomnia: Lavender
Irritability: Lavender
Lice: Eucalyptus (with Lavender or Peppermint)
Malaria: Lemon
Melanoma: Lavender
Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint and Lemon
Menstrual Cramps: Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint
Motion Sickness: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Nausea: Cinnamon, Clove, Lavender and Peppermint
Nervous Exhaustion: Peppermint, Rosemary (better to inhale from the vial)
Oily Hair: Rosemary, Lemon
Dermatitis: Lavender, Peppermint
Detoxify: Peppermint, Rosemary and Lemon
Diabetes: Cinnamon, Rosemary, Lavender (used with Doc In the Box Blend)
Eczema: Tea Tree, Lavender
Emotional Discomfort: Cinnamon, Lemon and Rosemary
Epidermophytia: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender and Lemon
Epstein-Barr Syndrome or Virus: Cinnamon, Clove, Lemon, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Lavender
Eye Strain/Exhaustion: Cinnamon, Lemon, Rosemary
Fatigue: Lavender, Lemon, Eucalyptus, Peppermint and Rosemar
Fever: Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Rosemary and Peppermint
Grief: Rosemary
Gloomy Feeling: Lavender
Hair Loss: Lavender, Rosemary and Eucalyptus
Headaches: Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Peppermint
Heart Attack: Lavender, Peppermint and Lemon
Herpes: Eucalyptus, Lemon and Tea Tree
High Blood Pressure: Lavender, Lemon and Cinnamon
Immune Deficiency: Lavender, Lemon, Rosemary, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Inability to Concentrate: Rosemary, Peppermint, Lemon
Indecision: Eucalyptus, Rosemary
Infection (Bacterial or Viral): Tea Tree (with Rosemary), Lemon, Lavender, Eucalyptus, Clove, Cinnamon and Doc In A Box Blend
Insect Bites: Tea Tree, Lavender and Eucalyptus
Insomnia: Lavender
Irritability: Lavender
Lice: Eucalyptus (with Lavender or Peppermint)
Malaria: Lemon
Melanoma: Lavender
Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint and Lemon
Menstrual Cramps: Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint
Motion Sickness: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Nausea: Cinnamon, Clove, Lavender and Peppermint
Nervous Exhaustion: Peppermint, Rosemary (better to inhale from the vial)
Oily Hair: Rosemary, Lemon
Open Pores: Lemon, Peppermint
Overindulgence: Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Pest Control/Insects: Clove, Lavender and Lemon
Physical Exhaustion: Rosemary (bath, massage)
Pigmentation: Lemon, Tea Tree
Pneumonia: Lavender (with Lemon or Peppermint), Tea Tree (with Cinnamon)
Polio: Lemon
Poison Ivy/Oak: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Psoriasis: Lavender, Clove, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Rashes: Lavender, Tea Tree
Recall and Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint, Clove and Lemon
Shingles: Clove, Thyme, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender
Scabies: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Shock: Peppermint, Tea Tree (with Lavender)
Scars and Stretch Marks: Lavender
Skin (flabby/fatty): Rosemary, Lemon
Skin (irritated): Lavender, Tea Tree
Sprains: Lemon and Peppermint
Strep: Cinnamon (with Lavender), Doc In The Box Blend
Stress: Lavender, Rosemary
Teeth Whitening: Lemon
Tropical Infections: Cinnamon, Tea Tree
Typhoid: Cinnamon, Peppermint
Uplifting: Rosemary
Warts and Calluses: Lavender, Lemon and Tea Tree
Weakness: Rosemary
Weight Loss: Lemon, Rosemary
Wounds: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Doc In The Box Blend
Open Pores: Lemon, Peppermint
Overindulgence: Lemon, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus
Pest Control/Insects: Clove, Lavender and Lemon
Physical Exhaustion: Rosemary (bath, massage)
Pigmentation: Lemon, Tea Tree
Pneumonia: Lavender (with Lemon or Peppermint), Tea Tree (with Cinnamon)
Polio: Lemon
Poison Ivy/Oak: Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Psoriasis: Lavender, Clove, Tea Tree and Rosemary
Rashes: Lavender, Tea Tree
Recall and Memory: Rosemary, Peppermint, Clove and Lemon
Shingles: Clove, Thyme, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Lavender
Scabies: Lavender, Peppermint and Rosemary
Shock: Peppermint, Tea Tree (with Lavender)
Scars and Stretch Marks: Lavender
Skin (flabby/fatty): Rosemary, Lemon
Skin (irritated): Lavender, Tea Tree
Sprains: Lemon and Peppermint
Strep: Cinnamon (with Lavender), Doc In The Box Blend
Stress: Lavender, Rosemary
Teeth Whitening: Lemon
Tropical Infections: Cinnamon, Tea Tree
Typhoid: Cinnamon, Peppermint
Uplifting: Rosemary
Warts and Calluses: Lavender, Lemon and Tea Tree
Weakness: Rosemary
Weight Loss: Lemon, Rosemary
Wounds: Clove, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Rosemary, Peppermint, Tea Tree and Doc In The Box Blend
The following information is taken from Rebecca Park Totilo’s latest book, Heal With Essential Oil. To get your copy, please visit http://HealWithEssentialOil.com.
Aches and Muscle Pain Essential Oil Recipe
Here is a simple recipe to use for muscle aches and pain. Gently massage into muscles to relieve pain.
What You Will Need:
2 Drops Lavender Essential Oil
2 Drops Rosemary Essential Oil
Massage Oil Base (carrier oil)
What To Do:
- Add four drops of essential oils to 4 teaspoons of massage oil (carrier oil).
- Massage into muscles for aches and pain.
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Aromatic Essential Oils Kill Deadly Bacteria
From the October 1998 issue of Prevention Magazine, pg 144
Oregano, thyme and rosewood oils appear to destroy the species of bacteria that can cause pneumonia. In a lab study of 74 different oils, researchers found that these three oils were the most effective against the bacteria strain S. Pneumoniae as well as several types of fungi. Read more about the science behind therapeutic-grade essential oils.
“We first investigated this because of a chance observation during an unrelated experiment,” says Diane Horne, PhD, professor of microbiology at Weber State University in Ogden, UT. “We noticed that pneumonia cells just fell apart when exposed to certain aromatic sprays.”
Although the research is still at a very early stage, it’s conceivable that aromatherapy with the three oils may eventually become a helpful tool for controlling pneumonia infections.
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There is scientific research all over showing us how effective essential oils can be, everything from uplifting our mood to combating some stubborn species of mold, germs and viruses.
Historic Uses of Essential Oils
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The many varied uses of aromatherapy essential oils date back from in the early Egyptian times. There has been a major rise in the use of aromatherapy in Western civilization in just the past few years. The scientifical term for aromatherapy is also known as the term psychoneuroimmunology. This form of science is the study of the immune, neurological, and psychological systems. Our immune systems are greatly effected by our negative as well as positive experiences throughout our entire life. This hypothesis has been proven through scientific and medical studies over the course of many years and is there are plenty of excellent sources to back this us.
By using aromatherapy, all five our senses are used, but the sense of scent is most used. What we smell goes directly to our brain which then sends a signal to our body”s limbic system. These scents cause positive direct results in our actions, memory retention, emotions, and feelings.
Aromatherapy provides the body with a medicinal approach to relaxation. Essential oils are used in many different ways. You can apply these drops to your bath water, place the essential oil in a room diffuser, directly inhale the oils into your nose, or massage them into your skin. Whichever method you choose to apply the oils is totally up to you. You may experiment with each method until you find the one that matches your needs and likes.
There is a wide array of essential oils available on today”s market. Each oil has a specific use which, in turn, allows you to be able to choose what method and type of essential oil is right for your specific needs.
Ylang Ylang has a sweet, strong and exotic smell to it. This oil is extracted through a distillation process. These oil is derived from the Canago odorato which is also referred to as Ylang Ylang.
If you prefer a sweet feminine smell, Neroli may be the choice for you. This scent is processed through steam distilling from the petals on the Citrus auratium tree. This scent is now considered to be the most pricey oil being sold in the market and is usually sold as a cut form.
Jasmine has a floral scent which is a bit sweet and exotic. Jasminum officinale is the source of this oil.
Lavender is considered to be one of the mostly widely used essential oils and has so many benefits and uses. The scent is a very light floral smell and comes from the Lavandula augustifolia tree.
Some people find Sandalwood to be very unique because of its sensual and woody scent. This scent has been around for years and comes from the Satalum album tree.
There are many more essential oil scents to choose from. With so many scents to choose from, you should have no problem finding one especially for your taste. Always make sure your essential oil is diluted before applying. Essential oils are very potent, thus a large amount is not necessary for each application.
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Get Rid of Stretch Marks Naturally with Frankincense Essential Oil
Getting rid of stretch marks naturally using frankincense essential oil is just one of the uses for this incredible fragrance. Some of the other ways you can use Frankincense essential oil include: reduce swelling, helping with insomnia, and concentration. See list below for more ways. For more ways to use essential oils, visit our website http://HealWithOil.com.
1. To help reduce swelling and irritation of an insect bite, place a drop of frankincense oil on location.
2. Dilute 50% frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil and apply to blistered areas, three times daily as needed.
3. To help improve concentration, apply 1-2 drops of frankincense oil to the temple areas and back of the neck.
4. Apply 2-3 drops at the base of nails, to strengthen weak or brittle nails.
5. Sore feet? Try massaging a blend of 50% frankincense oil with 50% carrier oil on the soles of each foot at night.
6. Rub a couple drops of frankincense oil on stretch marks twice a day.
7. Trouble sleeping? Apply 1-3 drops of frankincense oil to the shoulders, stomach and soles of feet.
8. To help strengthen the immunity system, apply 1-3 drops of frankincense oil to each foot.
Ways to Use Myrrh Essential Oil – Canker Sores – Killing Staphylococcus and other skin conditions
Uses For Myrrh Essential Oil
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1. To help make canker sores disappear, apply one drop of myrrh oil.
2. For an excellent mouthwash, mix 2-5 drops of myrrh oil with water. Swish and rinse.
3. To help with gingivitis, rub 1-2 drops of myrrh oil on gums.
4. For a warm, soothing aroma, drop 2-3 drops of myrrh oil on a dried log of wood. Allow time to soak into wood, before placing in the fireplace.
5. Troublesome skin conditions? Rub 1 drop of myrrh oil on blemish to help it go away.
6. For external wounds, mix 10 drops of myrrh oil with 25 ml of water and apply directly to affected area.
7. For colds and/or bronchitis, mix 1ml of myrrh oil with a carrier oil in a 15ml bottle, to help with phlegm.
8. Use myrrh oil for killing staphylococcus (a wound bacteria).
9. For vitaligo (a skin condition where patches of skin lose pigmentation), blend myrrh oil with sandalwood oil and apply.
10. Apply myrrh as nature’s pain reliever.
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Synergy is defined as, the interaction of two or more agents or forces so that their combined effect is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Therapeutic grade essential oils have powerful qualities, but when combined with other essential oils the properties can be greatly enhanced. This is what is known as a Synergy Blend.
We are now offering some of the finest Synergy Blends available:
* Energy Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Peppermint, Rosemary, Lemon, and Eucalyptus that together are considered uplifting and revitalizing.
* Invigorating Type Essential Oil Blend contains: Sandalwood, Black Pepper, Lemon and is perfect while on the job for the extra kick you need to get through the day as it promotes vigor and mental strength.
* Mental Clarity Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Bergamot, Basil, Lemon, Grapefruit and are believed to enhance mental focus; this oil can help when working on large projects and those tasks requiring clear and decisive mental thought.
* Relaxation Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Lavender, Marjoram, Patchouli, Mandarin, Geranium, Chamomile are reputed as being some of the best for promoting a peace and relaxation. Try it after a particularly trying day at work.
* Sports Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Wintergreen, Camphor and Pine which are well known for their effectiveness on muscles and joints. This blend is great for tired, sore muscles. When applied there is a tingling, cooling effect.
* Sensuality Type Essential Oil Synergy Blend contains: Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Orange Sweet, Sandalwood, and Jasmine and is for calming, feelings of well being and reducing nervousness.
Synergy Blends are known for helping to create a peaceful, relaxing uplifting and revitalizing. These oils are best used with a cool mist nebulizing diffuser to avoid damaging the oils therapeutic properties.
Essential Oils Put the Bite on Insects
With the increase of insects carrying viruses like West Nile Virus, it has become necessary to protect ourselves from bug bites. Chemicals like DEET have been added to insect repellents to ward off the pesky night rangers. But isn’t very healthy. In recent years many people have been searching for a natural remedies to fight off insects.
It has been known for centuries using cedar is an excellent way to protect valuables from bugs. Cedar wood in essential oil form can also help to ward off bugs and insects. Cedarwood essential oil was part of the Holy Anointing Oil mentioned in the Bible. It helped in keeping flies and insects out of the Temple in Jerusalem when sacrifices were being made.
Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils are even more powerful when blended with other oils. This is called a synergy blend. Cedarwood used for an insect repellant is best blended with cinnamon, clove, eucalyptus, lavender , peppermint and rosemary. With this combination you have a potent weapon to beat the bugs.
Bug spray doesn’t have to be nasty; as a matter of fact it can be enjoyable.
When making your blend, it is not always necessary to use all the oils. You can mix and match and find a suitable combination that will appeal to you.
After finding the right mixture, you’ll want to mix it in a carrier oil or dilute it with distilled water. This will preserve your skin from the stronger oils. Sesame, almond and coconut oil is a good choice, however you might want to make sure it is a massage oil because they are specifically for skin usage. Sesame oil also can act as a natural sunscreen.
If David Farragut were to offer his opinion on the subject he might have put it this way, “damn the bug spray torpedoes and full speed ahead with essential oils.” He could’ve said it. There were lots of mosquitoes in Mobile Bay on August 5, 1864.
Essential Oils are a wonderful tool God has given us to keep us healthy. However, these oils should be used with care and should not be taken internally unless under a licensed medical doctor with knowledge in aromatherapy. Pregnant women should not use these oils. Please check the safety ratings for each of the oils you are considering using. Always use 100% pure oils from reputable sources.
Lavender and Tea Tree Essential Oil Arrest Acne
Silent skin attackers creep in overnight unbeknownst to a sleeping princess. With what fright she awoke to see the horror of the success of the stealth attack. “Argh,” she screamed as she peered in the looking glass before her, “I can’t go to school with that on my face.” Overnight a band of rogue bacteria invaded the derma skin layer of our heroine. The loathsome marauders left their mark with a cruel calling card. Acne. The dread of every teenage drama queen.
This drama plays out quite frequently and sets many on a quest for the quick fix. In multiple trips to the drug store for some over the counter remedy many a dollar is spent trying various products. In some cases prescription drugs are prescribed by dermatologists to attack the problem. When all these remedies don’t work, what is there to do?
One of the best natural acne fighters is Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) and it comes from Australia. This antibacterial oil also antifungal, so it is great for warding off those nasty warts too. It is fast acting and can help relieve the infected area while clearing up the bacteria. This oil is good for helping to heal wounds. It has also been found to be effective against dandruff. If you have sensitive skin, it’s a good idea to use a carrier oil to dilute it. Grapeseed oil is excellent for this because it does not clog the pores.
Another great acne crime fighter is Lavender (Lavandula dentate) which comes from different parts of the world. It is very good at preventing acne, however when applied to an existing case it will help to clear it up. Lavender will take the redness out quickly. Like Tea Tree, this oil is best diluted.
Virgin Oilive Oil’s Spiritual Significance
Virgin Olive Oil
Olive oil is used as a carrier oil and the Bible clearly states that the only grade of olive oil suitable for holy anointing purposes is the “first oil.” The Bible discusses this in Leviticus 24:2: “Command the children of Israel, that they bring unto thee pure oil olive beaten for the light, to cause the lamps to burn continually.”
Today, first oil is called “virgin oil.” Virgin olive oil has a wonderful fragrance and flavor. First oil is not pressed from the fruit but drained from the crushed fruit.
The “first oil” or virgin oil serves as a spiritual picture of the Bride of Messiah. She is the first to come out of Babylon on her own and is drawn by the Ruach. The Bride has a fragrance the world recognizes as different.
The second oil, or “pressed oil,” is inferior and its fruit is crushed, stamped, and squeezed to get the very last drop of oil. This oil was not acceptable as an offering to the Temple—as it has no flavor or fragrance.
Believers who are sluggish and foolish have to be beaten and endure fiery trials like the second oil to come out.
The choice still remains theirs. Will a believer be a fragrant offering to Him or be hard-pressed and remain tasteless to the world? 2 Corinthians 2:14-15 says, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ.”
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Onycha Essential Oil
Onycha Essential Oil
Onycha comes from the Balsam or Benzoin Tree of the Far East. However, rabbis debate whether Onycha is a resin from a tree. Some believe it is an aromatic from a mussel or shell because of its Hebraic root. Others, such as Rabbi Gamaliel (whom the Apostle Paul studied under), believe it is actually a part of the balsam species.
The Hebrew word “Onycha” is shecheleth, which means “part of the holy incense, sweet kind of gum, and shines as the nail.” Because of this definition, some believe Onycha comes from the same mussel which provides the purplish-blue color used to dye tzitzits or fringes on the prayer shawl.
As seen in Exodus 30:34, Onycha is used in the holy anointing oil. It is also mentioned in the Talmud and the Old Testament Apocrypha.
According to Strong’s Concordance, it is from the same root word as shachal, meaning “to roar; a lion from its characteristic roar.” This describes Yeshua, the Lion of the tribe of Judah! The Lord has been given all authority in Heaven and Earth as the Lion of Judah (Matthew 28:18 and Revelation 5:5).
Onycha is one of the heaviest oils and is too thick to pour. Its scent will seem familiar to some because it contains vanillin aldehyde, which gives it a vanilla scent.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
Healing properties of Onycha include: anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antiseptic. It combats arthritis, gout, asthma, bronchitis, and skin conditions.[1]
The author of Aromatherapy Solutions writes that Onycha was used for thousands of years for respiratory conditions.[2] Many have used it for poor circulation, flu, chills, colic, coughs, and skin conditions such as chapped or inflamed skin.
Onycha is valued for its ability to speed the healing of wounds and prevent infection. Other names it is called include: “Friar’s Balm,” “Benzoin,” and “Java Frankincense.”[3]
The fragrance of Onycha is a reminder to Satan that he is a defeated foe and believers share in the Lord’s authority “to tread on… all the power of the enemy” in His name (Luke 10:19).
[1] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M. Healing Oils of the Bible. Care Publications. 2003.
[2] Aromatherapy Solutions.
[3] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing.
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Myrtle Essential Oil
Esther 2:7 says:
“And he brought up Hadassah, that is, Esther, his uncle’s daughter: for she had neither father nor mother, and the maid was fair and beautiful; whom Mordecai, when her father and mother were dead, took for his own daughter.”
The Hebrew word Hadassah, Esther’s Hebrew name, means “Myrtle.” Because the Bible mentions this, she probably used Myrtle during her preparation for its therapeutic qualities of balancing the hormones.
Myrtle is also a treasured herb used in the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles (the Feast of Sukkot mentioned in Nehemiah 8:15 and Zechariah 14:16).
Myrtle is a picture of Elohim Echad, as seen in Deuteronomy 6:4, “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD.” Its leaves are in clusters of groups of threes, but all grow from the same point on the stem. The Hebrew word echad means “one comprised of more than one.” The leaves of the Myrtle plant are a picture of the Father, Son and Ruach HaKodesh—the Holy Spirit—as it says in Deuteronomy 6:4.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
The oil of Myrtle is effective for normalizing hormonal imbalances of the thyroid, hypothyroid, and ovaries, as well as soothing the respiratory system.[1] The therapeutic properties of Myrtle show that it is anti-infectious, a liver stimulant, eases prostate, is a decongestant, and a skin tonic.[2]
Myrtle has been used to help with asthma, sinus and respiratory infections, tuberculosis, hormone imbalances, and hypothyroidism.
Myrtle is very helpful for clearing anger.
[1] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing. Page 61.
[2] Ibid.
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Frankincense Essential Oil
Pure and holy biblical incense contains genuine Frankincense, which burns with ascending white smoke. Revelation 8:3-4 says that the original altar of incense continues to be used before the throne of God in Heaven.
Frankincense represents the godly prayers of His people rising to the throne (Exodus 30:1-9; Revelation 5:8). As ministers of the Lord, the priests burned incense before the ark in the Holy of Holies.
The Hebrew word lebonah means “incense,” which is Frankincense. There are five other places in the Bible where lebonah was translated “incense,” meaning Frankincense. The Hebrew word for “Frankincense” means “pure or white.” This is because of the milk-colored drops of aromatic resin that flow from the slashed inner wood of the tree.
The Boswellia Olibanum tree, which produces Frankincense, takes forty years to mature. In July 2006, the Tampa Tribune reported an over-harvesting of the trees and how the next generation isn’t producing seedlings. The book of Revelation says that these oils will cease in the last days.
Pure Frankincense was also placed on the loaves of bread to symbolize the purity and fragrance of Christ, the true Bread of God (Leviticus 24:5-7, John 6:32-33, Exodus 30:34-36). A portion of this prescribed incense was not burned but simply placed before the ark in the Holy of Holies. God said that this is “where I shall meet with you; it shall be holy (the holiest) to you.” This represented the prayers in Heaven between Yeshua God’s Son and the Heavenly Father.
In Numbers 16:46-50, it reads:
“And Moses said unto Aaron, Take a censer, and put fire therein from off the altar, and put on incense, and go quickly unto the congregation, and make an atonement for them: for there is wrath gone out from the LORD; the plague is begun. And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people. And he stood between the dead and the living; and the plague was stayed. Now they that died in the plague were fourteen thousand and seven hundred, beside them that died about the matter of Korah. And Aaron returned unto Moses unto the door of the tabernacle of the congregation: and the plague was stayed.”
This incense used by Aaron in the book of Numbers stopped the plague from spreading. Believers can follow this example to protect themselves from the coming plagues in the last days.
The Gift of Frankincense
Frankincense was not only used for incense, but was offered as a gift. In Isaiah 60:3, Isaiah prophesied of the Magi’s gifts: “And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising.” And verse 6 continues, “The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD.”
The Magi’s arrival is seen in Matthew 2:11:
“And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.”
Mary and Joseph may have used the gifts to help protect Yeshua, keeping Him strong and healthy.
A Pure Cure-all
The Egyptians considered Frankincense to be a universal cure-all, used for everything from gout to a broken head—in other words, from “head to toe.”
In northern Egypt, a sect of Jews called “Theraputei” continue to practice the healing arts by anointing the sick with oils and laying hands on them, as Yeshua did in His adult life.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
Fumigation was one of the ways biblical people used essential oils—today, diffusers create the same effect.
Frankincense is safe to inhale, rub on the skin, and to take internally. It supports the immune system.[1] The Arabs make teeth-whitening chewing gum from this resin. Frankincense heals cuts and wounds and also cures the common cold.
Today, Frankincense is used in many perfumes and colognes including the best-selling men’s fragrance “Old Spice” and Estee Lauder’s “Youth Dew.”
Uses for this oil include asthma, headaches, hemorrhaging, high blood pressure, tonsillitis, warts, allergies, cancer, ulcers, bronchitis, and respiratory infections.
Frankincense essential oils stimulate and elevate the mind. It overcomes stress and despair.[2]
[1] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing. Page 48.
[2] Ibid.
Galbanum Essential Oil
In Exodus 30:34-36 the instructions for the mixing of the holy incense are given:
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Take unto thee sweet spices, stacte, and onycha, and galbanum; these sweet spices with pure frankincense: of each shall there be a like weight: and thou shalt make it a perfume, a confection after the art of the apothecary, tempered together, pure and holy: and thou shalt beat some of it very small, and put of it before the testimony in the tabernacle of the congregation, where I will meet with thee: it shall be unto you most holy.”
The Old Testament Apocrypha dating back to BC 180 mentions the formula for holy incense in Sirach 24:15, 1,000 years after Moses.
Most of the spices and perfumes that made up the Temple incense were lovely and fragrant, but Galbanum had a more earthy, parsley-like smell. The Jewish Talmud suggests that Galbanum—a less than wonderful fragrant resin—was included in the holy incense because “every communal fast that does not include the sinners of Israel is not a fast.”
The Hebrew word for “Galbanum” is cheleb, which means “the fat or the richest part.” The Torah instructed the priest that when he offered up the goat as an offering made by fire for a sweet aroma, all the cheleb (the fat) belonged to the Lord and was forbidden for human consumption.
Believers are to be “lean” and to avoid fulfilling their lusts of worldly affections. The excess Yah gives a believer is to be offered back up to Him to complete His mission and ministry on the earth, not for believers to be lazy and gluttonous with.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
The essential oil of Galbanum is anti-infectious, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic.[1] It supports the kidneys and a woman’s menstrual cycle. It is also helpful with asthma, poor circulation, wounds, acne, bronchitis, cramps, indigestion, muscular aches and pains, nervous tension, scar tissue, and wrinkles.
Galbanum has been reported to bring harmony and balance, easing stress. It helps increase spiritual awareness and meditation.
[1] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing. Page 49.
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A Holy Priesthood
The instructions God gave to Moses regarding the fragrances to use for the holy anointing oil are found in Exodus 30:22-31: “Moreover the LORD spake unto Moses saying, Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, and of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: and thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil. And thou shalt anoint the tabernacle of the congregation therewith, and the ark of the testimony, and the table and all his vessels, and the candlestick and his ves-sels, and the altar of incense, and the altar of burnt offering with all his vessels, and the laver and his foot. And thou shalt sanctify them, that they may be most holy: whatsoever toucheth them shall be holy. And thou shalt anoint Aaron and his sons, and consecrate them, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office. And thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel, saying, This shall be an holy anointing oil unto me throughout your generations.” During the Mosaic period, special oils were designated by God as the holy anointing oil to sanctify an entire Hebraic genealogy known as the Cohanim priests. The ritual anointing of these priests distinguished them not only for Temple service but, according to Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, registered in the DNA of their cells which has continued throughout all generations. In an article entitled “Lost Tribes of Israel,” Nova Online reported on the existence of a distinctive Y chromosome in the DNA of Aaron’s descendants: “Genetic studies among Cohanim from all over the world reveal the truth behind this oral tradition. About 50 percent of Cohanim in both Sephardic and Ashkenazic populations have an unusual set of genetic markers on their Y chromosome. What is equally striking is that this genetic signature of the Cohanim is rarely found outside the Jewish populations.” They also stated that rabbis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem took swab tests of Jewish males desiring to know if they are a part of the tribe of Levi in preparation for the third Temple.
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Duties of the Cohanim
The Scriptures tell that the original healers/physicians of the Bible were the priests, who often anointed the sick and prayed for them. The role of the priesthood where they diagnosed, prescribed, and administered oils is described in Leviticus 13 and 14.
Their duties included: leading worship, receiving tithes, making sacrifices, and offering up prayers on behalf of the saints as spiritual counselors and hearers of confession. The Levites were to keep the fire burning day and night, taking care of the Temple of God. They mixed various oils for incense, healing, and anointing, and offered medicinal diagnosis and treatment. Their life was to exemplify righteousness.
The duties described for the priests in Leviticus and 1 Chronicles 9:26-30 actually describe the same responsibilities given to the Bride of Messiah, who is a priest as well.
1 Peter 2:9 says, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation.” And in Revelation 1:6 says, “And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
As priests, followers of Yeshua must keep the fire in their hearts burning passionately for Him and are instructed to pray for and anoint the sick, just as the Cohanim did.
The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 3:16 it says, “Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” The body of a believer is the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and the believer is to keep his Temple—the body—attractive and in good repair. As a holy instrument, believers can anoint themselves to be sanctified vessels for God’s use.
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Hyssop Essential Oil
King David wrote in Psalm 51:7, “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.”
David prayed this prayer after Nathan the prophet came and confronted him about his sin of going in to Bathsheba, committing adultery and murder (2 Samuel 12:1-14).
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As he began to meditate on the law, David felt great remorse and truly repented from his sin. He wanted to restore his relationship with God. His understanding of the healing properties of Hyssop as a purifier inspired him in his psalm of prayer to God.
The Hebrew word for “Hyssop” is esob, and means “holy herb.” Hyssop is considered to be spiritually purifying and serves as an aid in cleansing oneself from sin, immorality, evil thoughts, or bad habits.
The method of using of Hyssop oil (inhaled or applied to the body) to purge oneself from iniquity has scientific basis.
Hyssop has constituents that can reprogram the DNA where sinful tendencies (negative emotions) are stored, thus releasing and cleansing the root cause of the action.[1]
Another reason for Jewish belief that Hyssop repels evil spirits is because of the passage in the book of Exodus, where Moses asked the elders of Israel to sacrifice a spotless lamb and to use a Hyssop branch to apply the blood of the lamb to the doorposts of their dwellings.
At the first Passover, the angel of death killed the firstborn son of every household except those whose doorway was marked with the lamb’s blood using a Hyssop branch. Exodus 12:22 says, “And ye shall take a bunch of hyssop, and dip it in the blood that is in the bason, and strike the lintel and the two side posts with the blood that is in the bason.” Striking the doorposts would have released the scent of the Hyssop and the oil.
Yeshua, who died in His Bride’s place, became the Passover Lamb. In John 19:29, it reads, “Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth.”
They dipped the sponge in sour wine or vinegar and extended it to His mouth on a branch of Hyssop, because He is the door. This prophetic charade portrayed His blood as the only way of salvation and the Hyssop—symbolic of the Holy Spirit—as the one who purifies and sanctifies the believer.
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
Valerie Cooksley, R.N., wrote in her book “Aromatherapy” the uses of Hyssop as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-parasitic, antiseptic, and antiviral.[2]
Hyssop is good for easing colds, coughs, and fever as a decongestant. It helps reduce fat in tissue, raises low blood pressure, opens the respiratory system, and strengthens and tones the nervous system. Hyssop serves as a sedative and is good for quieting anxiety and clearing the mind.[3]
[1] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M. The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: God’s love manifest in molecules. Care Publications. 2005. Page 304.
[2] Cooksley, Valerie Gennari, R.N. Aromatherapy. Page 351.
[3] George Nemecz, Ph.D., assistant professor of biochemistry at the Campbell University School of Pharmacy.
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Cedarwood Essential Oil
Cedarwood has been used for over 5,000 years by the Egyp-tians and the Sumerians for ritual purposes. Other uses included embalming, a disinfectant, and other medicinal purposes. Cedars of Lebanon is the highest in sesquiterpenes (98%) which oxygenates the brain and supports clear thinking. The Scriptures record that Solomon built the Temple and his palace out of the Cedars of Lebanon—which may be why Solomon was the wisest man to ever live. Spiritually, Cedar is symbolic of strength and serves as a hedge of protection. In Song of Solomon 1:17, it speaks about the boards of Cedarwood: “The beams of our house are cedar, and our rafters of fir.” A bride’s trousseau or “cedar chest,” which holds her treasures, protects her valuables from moths, silverfish, and other infestations. A believer’s heart is where God’s treasure is. Yeshua reminds believers to guard their hearts from the enemy, who wants to come in and steal their joy and peace. For practical purposes, this oil serves well as an insect repel-lant. Its scent stays in the wood for a lifetime, even after the wood has been made into furniture—and it is this same fragrance which inhibits the growth of bacteria. Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses Cedarwood is effective against hair loss, tuberculosis, bron-chitis, gonorrhea, urinary infections, acne, and psoriasis. It also helps in reducing the hardening of the artery wall and stimulates the pineal gland to release natural melatonin for deep sleep. Cedar-wood clears the mind and eases ADD. The thumb and big toe are trigger points for clearing fears of the unknown and mental blocks against learning. The big toe is also a point for clearing addictions and complusive behavior. The scent of Cedarwood helps to clear buried emotions, including pride and conceit.
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