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This article provided by “The Free Library” will cover the essential oil of basil. Please find the copyright info at the bottom of this article and support the author for his hard work.
We are all very familiar with basil as a cooking herb, but it also has numerous qualities for using in the health arena. Listed here are a few details about the specificup basil that I am more familiar with. Keep in mind that with many herbs and/ or oils, there generally are numerous species or genus that will all be called basil (or other herb or plant).
* Botanical family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae (mint)
* Ocimum basilicum CT Methyl Chavicol is grown in several places including Reunion, Comoro, and Egypt. Methyl chavicol CT (also known as estragole CT) is the chemotype of basil making it a strong antispasmodic
1. preventing or relieving spasms.
2. an agent that so acts.
.
* Extraction method: Steam distilled from leaves, stems, and flowers.
* Key constituents: Methylchavicol, Linalol, 1,8 Cineole, Eugenol eugenol /eu·gen·ol/ (u´jen-ol) a dental analgesic and antiseptic obtained from clove oil or other natural sources; applied topically to dental cavities and also used as a component of dental protectives.
The family of plants that produces the most chemotypes (variations in oil compositions within the same species) is Lamiaceae (or Labiatae)–the mint family. Plants produce chemotypes as an adaptation to survive in a variety of different environments. Some plants are adaptable and some are not. Some species can live in only one special environment, like frankincense and myrrh myrrh: see incense tree. , while others can grow almost anywhere. The large variety of chemotypes produced by the mints is evidence of their ability to live under a wide range of soil types and environmental conditions. Basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the many oil-producing members of the mint family. I wish it would grow as uncontrollably as the other mints do in my gardens here in the mountains of Colorado. Maybe I’m at too high an altitude and a lack of oxygen–you think?
Folklore
Usually due to such a long history of essential oils, or at least their mother plants, there will always be a certain amount of folklore that goes along with it. Many times the folklore can be quite interesting and conjure up numerous thoughts and ideas about what brought a particular folklore idea into existence so many years ago. Here’s a sampling for basil.
Considered by the ancient Greeks as the “king of plants,” basil was used to anoint
tr.v. a·noint·ed, a·noint·ing, a·noints
1. To apply oil, ointment, or a similar substance to.
2. To put oil on during a religious ceremony as a sign of sanctification or consecration.
3. kings. Hindus placed sprigs of basil on the chests of deceased loved ones to protect them from evil and provide safe passage into the next life. Due to its supposed aphrodisiac
Any of various forms of stimulation thought to arouse sexual excitement. They may be psychophysiological (arousing the senses of sight, touch, smell, or hearing) or internal (e.g., foods, alcoholic drinks, drugs, love potions, medicinal preparations). qualities, Italian women displayed basil to alert possible suitors, and the men would present the women with basil sprigs.
No wonder we love brushing against basil or running our hands over the plant to inhale its wonderful aroma. I guess I can’t speak for anybody else–but I sure enjoy it.
Historical uses
Historically, basil has had many very important health remedies attached to it. I’ll list a few of them but please understand that with today’s knowledge this listing is extremely limited as to what basil is capable of in assisting the body’s quest for greater health.
Bast Bast, in Egyptian religion
Bast (băst), ancient Egyptian cat goddess. At first a goddess of the home, she later became known as a goddess of war. The center of her cult was at Bubastis. Her name also appears as Ubast. was used anciently for respiratory problems, digestive and kidney ailments, poisonous insect or snake bites, fevers, epidemics, malaria, and throat/lung infections.
Janice W., Michigan, was stung on the forehead by a yellow jacket wasp. She said the pain was very intense. She used just one drop of basil oil on it and the pain stopped instantly. She had mentioned there was no redness or soreness after that one application of basil oil.
Being used extensively in traditional Asian Indian medicine, basil’s name is derived from “basileum,” the Greek name for king. In the 16th century, the powdered leaves were inhaled to treat migraines and chest infections. The Hindu people put basil sprigs on the chests of the dead to protect them from evil spirits. It was listed in Hildegard’s Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly-regarded Benedictine herbalist
n.
1. One who grows, collects, or specializes in the use of herbs, especially medicinal herbs.
2. See herb doctor. Hildegard of Bingen Hildegard of Bingen (hĭl`dəgärth’, bĭng`ən), 1098–1179, German nun, mystic, composer, writer, and cultural figure, known as the Sibyl of the Rhine. (1098-1179).
Simone T., New York, said he suffered greatly from migraines and nothing seemed to help. If he catches the onset at the right time and takes a few capsules of basil, wintergreen, and peppermint peppermint: see mint. , it immediately relieves the pressure by decreasing the inflammation that occurs in the vessels in the head. This is now his only relief for migraine headaches.
Medical properties
Some of basil’s known medical properties include it as a powerful antispasmodic, antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and muscle relaxant.
Basil is an excellent antispasmodic essential oil, relaxing to the muscles, both voluntary and involuntary.
Basil is the first oil that my husband or I reach for in the middle of the night when we are awakened with those horrible charley horse muscle spasms. Just a few drops in the palm of our hand, applied topically where the pain is the worst, and within seconds the muscle spasm is long gone. There are times when the spasms will hit my husband more than once. When it does he just grabs the basil again and applies more than he did the first time for lasting relief the second time around.
There have been times I’m too far asleep to wake up all the way and grab the basil to stop the spasm–which means it’s really just a small one this time. I notice in the morning when I’ve not used the basil to halt the spasm that the affected muscle will be sore and tender. But if I’ve used the basil I never feel that tenderness sensation in the muscles in the morning. In fact, I’ve forgotten that I even had a spasm in the middle of the night.
French medicinal uses
I list these because the French have a very long history of using essential oils, so we often learn even more about their uses from the French.
Migraines (especially from liver and gallbladder problems), mental fatigue, menstrual periods (scanty).
Hope S., California, was doubled over with severe menstrual pain. She said her sister gave her a drop of basil essential oil to rub on each of her ankles and within minutes the severe cramping ceased.
Other possible uses
This oil may be used for aches/ pains, anxiety, bronchitis, chronic colds, concentration, nervous depression, digestion, earache ear·ache
n.
Pain in the ear; otalgia. , fainting, fatigue (mental), fever, gout gout, condition that manifests itself as recurrent attacks of acute arthritis, which may become chronic and deforming. It results from deposits of uric acid crystals in connective tissue or joints. , headaches, hemorrhoids, hiccoughs, insect bites (soothing), insect repellent, insomnia (from nervous tension), intestinal problems, poor memory, chronic mucus, muscle spasms, ovarian cysts, prostate problems, rhinitis
Rhinitis is inflammation of the mucous lining of the nose.
Description
Rhinitis is a nonspecific term that covers infections, allergies, and other disorders whose common feature is the location of their symptoms. (inflammation of nasal mucous membranes), loss of smell, snake bites, vomiting, wasp stings, and whooping cough.
“Every night I rub basil on my knees and lower legs and ankles so my legs will remain still in the bed (Restless Leg Syndrome restless leg syndrome Nocturnal myoclonus Sleep disorders A clinical complex characterized by nocturnal cramping of the anterior calf, restlessness, a feeling of heaviness, aching, painful paresthesia and tingling in legs with uncontrolled twitching, relieved by ). About three drops of basil in the palm of my hand with a quarter’s worth of vegetable mixing oil, rub my hands together and spread over both legs. Just three drops per night makes all the difference in the world.”–Dianne H., Montana
It is both anti-septic and antibacterial. Basil is a decongestant
1. tending to reduce congestion or swelling.
2. an agent that so acts.
(because of its 1,8 cineole content) and supports the prostate. Basil may help restore a lost sense of smell, cleansing the receptor sites of the nose.
Phenolics and phenylpropanoids are among the most important classes of essential oil compounds. They cleanse receptor sites in the body, eat up free radicals and protect us from viruses and harmful bacteria. The oil of basil (Ocimum basilicum) is one of the many essential oils that are rich in phenolics and/or phenylpropanoids. Don’t worry if you don’t understand all these foreign sounding words. The main thing is to remember what they and the oils they are present in have the capability of doing.
Aromaticup and fragrant influence (inhalation)
Helps one maintain an open mind and increases clarity of thought. Fights mental fatigue.
Amazing as it may seem, this one oil from the essence of basil has been known to help with all these issues and many more. This is certainly not unlike all essential oils, if they are a pure-therapeutic-grade essential oil.
As we continue with other essential oil articles you will discover they also do much of the same things. This is why I often continue to try another oil, and perhaps even another oil, until I find one that works for my body.
Applications (as taken from various reference books)
Apply to temples, tip of nose, vita flex (reflexology
Reflexology is a therapeutic method of relieving pain by stimulating predefined pressure points on the feet and hands. This controlled pressure alleviates the source of the discomfort. ) points on feet, and/or directly on area of concern; diffuse; may also be added to food or water as a dietary supplement (only therapeutic-grade essential oils that is labeled for dietary supplement or internal consumption).
Dilute one part essential oil with four parts organic cold-pressed vegetable oil; apply two to four drops on location, temples, neck; chakras/ vita flex (reflexology) points, (crown of head, forehead, heart, and navel); directly inhale; diffuse; or take as dietary supplement (using only a therapeutic-grade essential oil that has been approved as a dietary supplement).
Oral use as dietary supplement (as taken from various reference books)
Pure therapeutic-grade essential oils are Generally Regarded As Safe (GRAS GRAS – A public domain graph-oriented database system for software engineering applications from RWTH Aachen. ) for internal consumption by the FDA. Dilute one drop oil in one teaspoon honey or four ounces of beverage (i.e., rice milk). Not for children under six years old; use with caution and in greater dilution for children six years old and over.
Caution: Avoid use if epileptic.
Helpful hints for cooking with essential oils
It is important not to heat essential oils beyond their flash point. This can be easily avoided by lowering the stovetop
n.
The top surface of a stove, especially when used for cooking.
adj.
Used, prepared, or done on the top of a cooking stove: a stovetop casserole; stovetop cooking. temperature, using the essential oils in conjunction with extra virgin olive oil, or by adding the oils when the dish has been removed from the heat or flame.
It is easiest to use essential oils in recipes that call for dried herbs, spices, or fruit juices (i.e., lemon, orange). Simply replace these ingredients with the companion essential oil. Essential oils have a stronger flavor than dried herbs and spices.
There are approximately 60 drops of oil in a teaspoon, but because essential oils are so potent, a much smaller amount would be sufficient. It would be best to start out with small amounts of oil and then increase until the desired flavor preference has been reached.
Since the flavor of essential oils can dissipate, add oils to dishes immediately before serving if the recipe requires refrigeration.
The juice or zest of one lemon, orange, tangerine tangerine: see orange. , or grapefruit can be replaced with 10-15 drops of the companion essential oil.
One tablespoon or more of marjoram marjoram or sweet marjoram (mär`jərəm), Old World perennial aromatic herb (Marjorana hortensis) of the family Labiatae (mint family), cultivated in gardens for flavoring. , oregano oregano (ərĕg`ənō), name for several herbs used for flavoring food. A plant of the family Labiatae (mint family), Origanum vulgare, , sage, rosemary, thyme, fennel fennel, common name for several perennial herbs, genus Foeniculum vulgare of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), related to dill. The strawlike foliage and the seeds are licorice-scented and are used (especially in Italian cooking) for flavoring. , dill, black pepper, or coriander coriander (kōr’ēăn`dər), strong-smelling Old World annual herb (Coriandrum sativum) of the family Umbelliferae (parsley family), cultivated for its fruits. can be replaced with 1/2-1 drop of its companion oil.
With recipes that include less than one teaspoon of an herb or spice, dip a toothpick
n a wood sliver used to cleanse the interdental space.
toothpick, balsa wood,
n a triangular wedge of balsa wood used to clean the teeth interproximally and stimulate the interdental gingival tissues. (wooden–never plastic) in the oil and then swirl it in the recipe to blend it with other ingredients.
Cinnamon bark, clove, ginger, and nutmeg essential oils are much stronger than their companion spice, so it’s best to use the toothpick method outlined above.
Keep in mind these are guidelines and be willing to experiment to suit your taste.
an·ti·spas·mod·ic
adj.
myrrh
symbol of gladness. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176]
See : Joy
peppermint
Strongly aromatic perennial herb (Mentha piperita, mint family), source of a widely used flavouring. Native to Europe and Asia, it has been naturalized in North America.
de·con·ges·tant
n.
tangerine
Small, thin-skinned variety of the mandarin orange species (Citrus reticulata deliciosa) of the rue family (citrus family).
Recipes: Zucchini Casserole 3 cups zucchini, thinly sliced at an angle I tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon basil or 1/4-1/2 drop of basil oil 1/2 cup white cheddar cheese 1/2 medium onion, chopped 1]2 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon oregano 2 eggs, beaten
Simmer zucchini until tender, then drain. Add butter to zucchini and place in a casserole dish. Beat eggs and add onion, garlic, salt, seasonings, and half of the cheese. Pour mixture over zucchini and top with the rest of the cheese. Bake at 350[degrees]F for 30 minutes.
Makes 4 servings
Tomato Basil Vinaigrette In a blender, combine: 1/2 cup vinegar 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup avocado oil 5 medium-thick slices Roma tomato 1 teaspoon sea salt 2-3 drops basil oil
Blend all ingredients except basil essential oil on high until smooth and creamy. Place in a small mixing bowl and swish in basil oil. Serve with salad.
Makes 2-3 servings
Avocado Basil Dip 8 oz. cream cheese 8 oz. chives, chopped 2 tablespoons onion, chopped 8 oz. guacamole or 4-5 avocados 2 teaspoons blue agave or honey 1-2 drops basil oil
Mix cream cheese, chives, and onion. Add guacamole. If you are using fresh avocados, cream in a blender or with a spoon until smooth. Mix in agave/honey and basil oil. Serve with chips.
Makes 2 cups
There are so many ways to use the essential oil of basil in cooking. Any time you might add fresh or dried basil use the essential oil instead. For the small amount of oil used in a recipe, especially like the dip or vinaigrette where the oil is not heated, you will gain more of its therapeutic benefits than you would from the actual plant-especially a dried herb which has lost 95-98 percent of its essential oil.
Just a quick reminder: I am not a doctor or medical professional so I cannot by law diagnose or prescribe essential oils to anyone. Any of the products or techniques mentioned is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information provided here is in no way intended to replace proper medical help.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me. I love talking about essential oils and natural health care. I can be contacted by phone or by e-mail at GentleWinds@hotmail.com. Or visit one of my websites: www.e-oils-4-u.vibrantscents.com or www.gentlewindsinc.younglivingworld. com. My mailing address is: PO, Box 8, Guffey, CO 80820, 1-719-689-5651.
‘Til next time–happy oiling!
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The Story of Thieves Essential Oil
Editor Note: Here is an interesting youtube video on the story of Thieves essential oil (TM) of Young Living Oil. I found this historical information very interesting and thought you would too. We no longer carry or distribute YL essential oils because our personal calling and devotion is to the Bride of Christ and preparing her for the Messiah’s return. The Lord has placed it on my heart to prepare the bride as today’s priesthood and the importance of using the oils for anointing and healing. They must be pure and not profaned (treated common). We didn’t want our message or mission with Heal With Oil to be compromised with a MLM business and confuse folks with the mixture of religions. YL is a pioneer organization of the aromatherapy movement in the United States and for that I am grateful, but because they purpose is to sell to anyone/everyone whether they are wiccan, pagan, Mormon, Christian, etc. promoting new age ideas, we feel it necessary to find essential oils that are of the same therapeutic grade quality on our own, without the association of another beliefs. We believe essential oils work to heal the body but feel the calling of the healing arts must be returned to priesthood and all glory given to the Creator, who is the God that heals. We don’t worship the creation, but the creator of Heaven and Earth, Yahweh. Visit our website at http://www.HealWithEssentialOil.com or http://www.HealWithOil.com.
Healing Essential Oils of Biblical Times
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Essential oils have been revered for their therapeutic and beautifying abilities since the first human civilizations emerged. Oils and resins, as hard-to-obtain substances, have long had special roles in medicine and religious activities. In order to obtain an essential oil, an inordinate amount of the plant must be collected, making the end product highly valuable. Perhaps the most well-known documentation of aromatic oils being used in religious contexts is in the Old and New Testaments. The Bible recounts many uses of aromatic oils as objects of prosperity, kindness, health and worship. We see instances of herbs like spikenard being used to anoint Jesus and frankincense being turned into a precious incense for use in religious ceremonies. The Bible shows us that the use of essential oils and resins has always been a critical part of worship for Jews and Christians.
Steam distilling essential oils is a modern process that necessitates sophisticated technology and access to large amounts of water, two things that were unavailable in Biblical times in the Middle East. The oils we read about in the Bible were probably herbal infusions, where an aromatic plant is soaked for a long time in a more abundant oil, such as olive oil. While the exact substances may differ between what we use today and what was available 2,000 years ago, these oils still held the same cultural importance we attribute to medicinal oils. Spikenard, cassia and the other herbs mentioned in the texts were valued because of their inherent healing qualities and because they were hard to find. No matter how these oils were created, obtaining essential oils was not an easy endeavor.
We find about twelve essential oil plants listed in the Bible: juniper, myrtle, spikenard, frankincense, myrrh, galbanum, cinnamon, cedar, cedar and sandalwood, hyssop and cypress. One part of the puzzle that is unclear to modern scholars is whether all these plants were used as essential oils or if they were herbal plant remedies. Regardless, the Bible certainly makes reference to the Jews and Christians using these plants for anointing and also for medicine. There are varying interpretations of how many healing plants mentioned in the Bible were used for medicinal or sacred purposes. However, contemporary aromatherapy still recognizes these oils as important ingredients in the essential oil repertoire, and it is clear humankind has valued these plants for thousands of years.
The aromatic plants of the Bible reflect the dryness of the Middle East. These plants can survive harsh climates and little rainfall. Fortunately for humankind, this unforgiving environment has given birth to many of aromatherapy’s most well-loved plants. The oils of the Bible come from a variety of plants, most of which are hardy, desert-dwellers. Cinnamon is a bark from an aromatic tree that curls once it is removed and dried. Sandalwood, cedar, cypress and juniper are also all trees or shrubs found in the Mediterranean region. Historically, they were used for wood as well as medicine, aromatherapy and incense. Frankincense, myrrh and galbanum are resins derived from the barks of trees. They are often burned directly, also used in incense and retain their aromatic qualities for a long period of time. Modern aromatherapy often uses frankincense and myrrh for their abilities to connect us to higher planes of awareness. The frequently mentioned hyssop is an aromatic plant with purple flowers that is widely cultivated for use in cooking and herbal medicine. Myrtle, a flowering short tree or shrub, is a common aromatherapy plant as well that grows wild in these dry climates. Finally, spikenard, also called nard in the Bible, is a plant that is native to the Himalayan region of Asia. It was imported to the Middle East and used as an expensive perfume.
The Old Testament contains the most references to healing plants. One of the first of these plants to be mentioned in the Bible is cinnamon. In Exodus 30:23-29, God instructs Moses to create an anointing oil made from myrrh, cinnamon, cassia, cane and olive oil. He advises Moses to place the oil on all the implements used for worship in the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, the portable alter created for worship during the Israelites’ 40-year journey in the desert. Through being anointed, the objects became transmuted into sacred vessels. The act of anointing objects and people with precious oils is carried throughout the Old Testament and can be found in the New Testament as well.
Jesus’s life history has a number of instances when essential oils were conferred on him as acts of faith and appreciation. The book of Matthew tells of the kings from the East that came to offer Jesus gifts at his birth, notably frankincense and myrrh. As we already learned, these two resins are often used in modern times to assist in spiritual work. Jesus also received gifts of spikenard from two women. The first woman cracked a jar of spikenard and poured it above Jesus’s head. The second gift-giver, Mary Magdalene, used her life savings of the same plant oil to anoint his feet. Using her hair, she then massaged the oil into his skin. These acts of faith and gratitude were seen as humble sacrifices as spikenard was a particularly expensive oil to obtain.
Today, the oils of the Bible are frequently used in aromatherapy for healing physical ailments, connecting with spiritual or meditative states and even as offerings in religious contexts. Many of these oils have been used in unison, such as frankincense and myrrh, for thousands of years. Their widespread cultivation and our appreciation for their medicinal qualities have traversed the globe as Jews and Christians have continued to respect and use these rare oils. While aromatherapy as it is practiced today is a relatively new field of medicine, the use of medicinal oils is actually as old as civilization itself. By learning how these plants were used during Biblical times, we can connect to traditions that have recognized the relationship between humankind, the plant world and spiritual awakening.
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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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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.
Spikenard Essential Oil Puts Insomnia To Bed
The other night I fell asleep like I normally do and about ten minutes later the phone rang and that’s all it took to make me one of the 64 million other Americans staring at the ceiling. Frustrated with my tossing and turning, my wife suggested I go to our website and find what essential oil is good for insomnia.
I found Spikenard essential oil helps promote sleep. So I broke out the Spikenard and tapped out a couple of drops into my hand and rubbed some on the bottom of my feet and before long I was cutting some serious Zzzz’s. As I drifted off to sleep, the thought occurred to me, “How many others have this problem, but don’t know about this wonderful natural sleep aid?”
I never had a problem getting to sleep before and never gave much thought to the problem of Insomnia. I knew to avoid caffeinated drinks late in the day, so I made it a rule not to drink any after 4:00. After doing a little research on the topic, I find out that’s only part of the problem. Fear, stress and anxiety are big contributors to those not able to get a good nights sleep. With today’s economy I’m sure the number is increasing.
Insomnia is defined by the experts as: the inability to get to or stay asleep and the result of the lack of quality or quantity of sleep. Which makes for a not-so-good next day. Most sleeplessness occurs in the early part of the night. Sleeplessness which occurs later in the night or just before normal time of waking up, could be caused by depression.
According to Lexicon-Biology.com; Melatonin is a molecule manufactured by a gland of the brain that functions as a hormone. It influences the sleep-wake cycle by acting according to the day-night alternation. Children rarely have problems with insomnia because their bodies produce a sufficient amount of this hormone to keep them asleep. Now us older folk our bodies do not produce the same levels of melatonin as when we were younger. It just happens that Spikenard essential helps with that problem.
Spikenard oil, is pale yellow in color with a medium viscosity and has an earthy warm aroma. It is an aromatic herb with rhizome root which is ground into a powder and then steam distilled to extract the precious oil. The technical name for Spikenard is Nardostachys jatamansi and is of the Valerianaceae botanical family. Originally from the Himalayan Mountains of India it expanded into China and Japan . Incense traders traversed thousands of miles through the holy land, Egypt and far into the Roman Empire .
One of the main reasons for Spikenard’s popularity is its high concentration of Sesquiterpenes. Oils that are high in Sesquiterpenes work down at the sub-cellular level, which affects the membrane fluidity and allows oxygen transfer. It also can access the DNA in the cell which can erase information in the memory of the cell. This is an important step to setting the stage for reprogramming the cell’s DNA to its original intent.
So when that insomnia keeps you up let Spikenard put it to bed.
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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.
Golly Gee Gomer – Camphor Essential Oil Really Does Work
In 1964 “Gomer Pyle, USMC,” was one of the most popular shows on television in which Jim Neighbors played the dolting Gomer Pyle. In the episode entitled “Sergeant of the Week,” which premiered on 12/25/1964, Gomer gets a cold and uses Camphor balls to relieve the symptoms. We giggle at the silliness of watching Gomer hang camphor around his neck, yet his homestyle remedy still works today with essential oil.
Some of the therapeutic properties of Camphor oil include: anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, cardiac, carminative, diuretic, febrifuge, insecticide, laxative, rubefacient, stimulant and vulnerary. Camphor oil can be used in the treatment of nervous depression, acne, inflammation, arthritis, muscular aches and pains, sprains, rheumatism, bronchitis, coughs, colds, fever, flu and infectious diseases. It is a well-known preventive of moths and other insects.
Camphor oil has a strong, penetrating, fragrant odor. It was used as a remedy against the plague in Persia (now Iran) and was also used in embalming. Camphor wood was excellent for shipbuilding by the Chinese because of the woods durable and aromatic properties.
Other uses for Camphor include relieving the pain of arthritis in a bath. Run a hot bath and add 3 drops of Camphor oil just before getting in to the bath tub and soak 15-20 minutes.
To make a Spirit of Camphor for bruises, sprains, muscle spasms, aches and pain because of its antispasmodic quality. Use 3 drops for 1 oz. Pure grain alcohol and store in a spray bottle and spray on affected area up to 6 times daily.
This Spirit of Camphor can also be used as a Tincture for minor skin wounds and tissue regeneration. Add Rose Water and Lavender to the Spirit of Camphor in a glass for storage. Shake well before using. To use apply 15-20 drops on a cotton ball, dabbing gently and use four times a day until would heals.
Recipe for Spirit of Camphor Balm
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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Anointing Oil that breaks the Yoke
Psalm 133:2 it describes the anointing of Aaron with “precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments.” The words “precious” and “ointment” indicate that this was not just olive oil but pure oils such as were used in the holy anointing oil.[1]
The Hebrew word for “anoint” is masach, which means “to smear, spread, or massage,” and in some cases it means “to pour oil over the head or body.” It shares the same root term as “Messiah,” mashiyach, meaning “anointed one.” In the New Testament, the Greek word Kristos or “Christ” means “anointed one” and is used 361 times.
Other words and phrases used in the Scriptures such as anointing oil, ointment, spices, incense, perfumes, odors or sweet savors, aromas, or fragrances, all imply essential oils.
A unique act of anointing is found in ancient Chinese medicine—for thousands of years they have placed oil on the inside of the ear and this place was called the “sheman” point. Yahweh instructed anointing this point of the right ear in Leviticus 14:17: “And the rest of the oil that is in his hand shall the priest put upon the tip of the right ear of him that is to be cleansed, and upon the thumb of his right hand, and upon the great toe of his right foot, upon the blood of the trespass offering.”
This practice was used in a cleansing ceremony for leprosy to cleanse the leper and his house, and in another ceremony to release emotional patterns of guilt. Both of these rituals involved Cedarwood, Hyssop, and a “log of oil” (10 fluid ounces) which would have been beaten olive oil containing aromatics. Modern research has found that this portion of the ear is where one releases and resolves issues of guilt regarding their parents.
The biblical act of anointing is mentioned 156 times in the Bible. The Hebrew word for “anointing” is shemen, which means “fat oil, fatness, or olive oil.” In Isaiah 10:27, it says, “And it shall come to pass in that day, that his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off they neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing.” It is the anointing oil that breaks the yoke.
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[1] “The Old Testament: Volume Four.” A David Solomon and Elijah Vanguard video, copyright 1997.
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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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Cypress Essential Oil
Just as Cedarwood is symbolic of strength, Cypress is also known for strength and durability. These trees were described in the apocryphal book of Siroch as “trees which groweth up to the clouds.” The Hebrew word for “Cypress” is tirzah, which means “make slender.”
The Bible tells that the wood used for Noah’s ark was “gopher wood” in Genesis 6:14: “Make thee an ark of gopher wood; rooms shalt thou make in the ark, and shalt pitch it within and without with pitch.” It was thought to be Cypress because of its ability to stand up to adverse conditions. Building anything that big would require trees that reached the clouds!
Isaiah 60:13 tells how Cypress represents the sanctuary of the holy feet of God in the coming messianic kingdom: “The glory of Lebanon shall come unto thee, the fir tree, the pine tree, and the box together, to beautify the place of my sanctuary; and I will make the place of my feet glorious.”
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
The therapeutic qualities of Cypress include improving circulation, supporting the nerves and intestines, and supporting the immune system and cardiovascular system.[1]
Cypress is a good defense against arthritis, bronchitis, cramps, hemorrhoids, insomnia, intestinal parasites, menopausal symptoms, menstrual pain, pancreas insufficiencies, pulmonary infections, throat problems, varicose veins, fluid retention, and scar tissue. It is known to be anti-infectious, antibacterial, and antimicrobial. It strengthens blood capillaries and is good for teeth and gums.
Cypress helps ease the feeling of loss and creates a sense of security. It also brings healing to one during emotional traum
[1] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing. Page 43.
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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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Aloes Essential Oil
Aloes is a resin formed as a result of a fungus attack in the heartwood of the Agarwood tree, which takes hundreds of years to develop and is extremely rare and costly.
The meaning of the Arabic word “Aloes” is “little tents.” The definition derives from the triangular shape of the capsules from the lingaloes trees. Its resin provides this fragrant spice.
The small tent signified here is a tent on the housetop, a place of intimacy, sometimes called a bridal tent (2 Samuel 16:22, Song of Solomon 4:14). This theme of Aloes referring to the place of intimacy is in Proverbs 7:17: “I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.”
This fragrance is found in Scripture in John 19:39 after Yeshua’s death: “And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight.”
It is interesting to note that 100 pounds of Aloes and Myrrh would be worth $150,000 – $200,000 in today’s market. This shows Nicodemus placed tremendous value and reverence upon the Savior.[1]
Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses
Aloes/Sandalwood is known to support the nerves and circulation and has the ability to stimulate the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions. Aloes/Sandalwood can be used for depression and meditation.[2]
This oil can be used for bronchitis, cystitis, skin tumors, urinary tract infection, acne, pulmonary infection, menstrual problems, nervous tension, and skin conditions.[3]
[1] “The Life of Jesus Christ” Collectors Edition, Disc 2. Courtesy of Diamond Entertainment, copyrighted.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Essential Oils Desk Reference. Essential Science Publishing. Page 70.
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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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