The Savor of Sandalwood Essential Oil

 Sandalwood is known by its botanical name as Santalum Album and was a highly treasured oil by ancient cultures. It dates back 4000 thousand years to the Egyptians who built buildings and embalmed with it.  Solomon used it in 1Kings 10:12 in the construction of the temple and the King’s house. It was popular up until the 30′s because of its antimicrobial properties and fell out of use as modern medicine took over. The oil has found renewed popularity as many have become educated in the use of aromatherapy.  

 

Santalum Album is an endangered species, making it extremely expensive. It is native to the southern part of India and owned by the government. The harvesting is strictly controlled and the best Sandalwood comes from the Mysore Region. Because of over-harvesting, it now is only used to make essential oil.

 

Sandalwood trees take thirty to sixty years to mature to the point where essential oil can be made. The tree itself is an evergreen tree which grows up to thirty feet high. It is a parasitic tree, which means it will actually burrow its roots into another tree. It has a brown-gray trunk, many smooth slender branches, leathery leaves and small pink-purple flowers.

 

The wood is yellow, heavy and fine grained. The uniqueness of this wood versus others, is that it maintains its fragrance for decades. It is harvested and steam distilled to make the precious essential oil which is used by many aromatherapists. The oil is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. The aroma is a rich, balsamic sweet fragrance giving it the reputation as luxurious and exquisite.

 

For those who make perfume, its consistency is medium and has a striking base note. Sandalwood used in small measures in perfumes is a fixative and allows other fragrances to be enhanced. It is also used in body care products for the fragrance it provides.

 

Some of the symptoms Sandalwood essential oil is good for are: bronchitis, chapped and dry skin, depression, laryngitis, leucorrhea, oily skin, scars, sensitive skin, stress, and stretch marks. Since it is calming, it can aid while in prayer. It also is good for Urinary Tract Infections, acne, pulmonary infections and menstrual problems.

 

 According to the Essential Oils Desk Reference:

  Sandalwood is high in sesquiterpenes that have been researched in Europe for their ability to to stimulate the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions. the pineal gland is responsible for releasing melatonin, a powerful antioxidant that enhances deep sleep.  Sandalwood is similar to frankincense essential oil in its support of nerves and circulation.   It is always advisable if pregnant or under a doctor’s care to consult your physician before using.  

This rare treasure is only available for a limited time, so don’t miss out, get yours today.

For more information, please visit our websites: http://HealWithOil.com and http://HealWithEssentialOil.com for purchasing sandalwood essential oil.

 

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.

Synergy Essential Oil Blend Kit – Now on Sale for $24.95

This kit is offered on http://HealWithOil.com.  It lists for $49.95, but if you purchase it this week, you will get a refund of $24.95 through paypal immediately.   Look at all the benefits of these pure, therapeutic grade essential oils:

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.

Cassia and Cinnamon Essential Oil

Cassia and Cinnamon are mentioned in Exodus 30:22-31 as part of the holy anointing oil.  The Hebrew word for the spice Cassia is similar to the word meaning “to bow down or to pay homage.”   “Homage” in the Scriptures means “to honor another by bending low in deep respect.”   Yeshua’s Bride is to be humble toward all people.  She is to bow down in homage to God alone.

 

Cassia and Cinnamon are very similar in fragrance because they are actually of the same genus and the laurel family of plants.  Cassia was considered inferior to other plants in the laurel family.^[1]

 

Isn’t that true of Yeshua’s life?  The leaders considered Him of little account because He came from Nazareth, but His Father glorified Him, as mentioned in John 8:54. 

 

In the middle ages, the Arabs maintained monopoly of the spice trade by claiming Cinnamon was harvested from the nests of ferocious birds and had to be gathered under their attack.[2]

 

This prized spice was also used by a band of thieves who stole jewels off dead bodies during the Black Plague in Europe without contracting the disease.  When the King of England questioned them, he discovered that their secret was essential oils, which included Cinnamon.

 

Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses

Both Cassia and Cinnamon are extremely effective in fighting bacteria and viruses.  Research has revealed that most viruses, fungi, and bacteria cannot sustain themselves in the presence of therapeutic grade essential oils and it was probably these oils that protected the Israelites from disease.^[3]

 

Benefits of Cassia oil include offering support to the immunity system against colds and flu simply by inhaling them or rubbing them on the soles of the feet.

 

Cinnamon is being used to cure diabetes, high-blood sugar, and high blood pressure according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.^[4]  It also calms spasms of the digestive tract, indigestion, diarrhea, colitis, vomiting, and nausea.  Many have used Cinnamon for the treatment of depression and stress-related conditions. 

 

These oils may also be used for dry, sensitive skin, but both should be diluted with a carrier oil such as olive oil. 

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[1] United States Department of Agriculture.

[2] Aromatherapy Solutions.  Page 67.

[3] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M.  The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: God’s love manifest in molecules.  Care Publications.  2005.  Page 129.

[4] United States Department of Agriculture.

 

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The Scent of Smell

Smelling the fragrance of a rose can bring healing and elevate one’s mood.  Even when the scent is too faint to notice healing is taking place.  The sense of smell facilitated through the olfactory nerve invites the fragrance into certain regions of the brain, enabling the body to process them naturally.   

 

Just inhaling a fragrance will bring healing to the body because with pure therapeutic essential oils the molecules are small enough to bypass the blood-brain barrier and reach down at the cellular level to bring healing.^[1]  Regular inhalation of essential oils stimulates the limbic region of the brain and encourages the natural release of the human growth hormone (HGH). ^[2]

 

With 1,000 sensors in the nose, it can identify 10,000 scents.^[3]  And because the nose is wired differently that the other four senses, it carries molecules directly into the emotional center of the brain where traumatic memories are stored.  Essential oils are a vehicle by which repressed emotions can be released.^[4]

 

The Hebrew word for “smell” is reyach, and this shares the same root word for “spirit,” which is ruach.  Yahweh was moved to compassion through the sense of smell as in the account of Noah’s offering after the flood: “And Noah builded an altar unto the LORD…  and offered burnt offerings…  and the LORD smelled a sweet savour; and the LORD said in his heart, I will not again curse the ground any more for man’s sake” (Genesis 8:20-21).  

 

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[1] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M.  The Chemistry of Essential Oils Made Simple: God’s love manifest in molecules.  Care Publications.  2005.

[2] Ledoux, Dr. Joseph.  New York Medical University.

[3] Cromie, William.  “Researchers Sniff Out Secrets of Smell.”   Harvard University Gazette.

[4] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M.  Healing Oils of the Bible.  Care Publications.  2003.  Page 32-33.

 

For more information, please visit Rebecca’s website http://HealWithOil.com.

Rose of Sharon Essential Oil

In ancient times, the Cistus Ladanifer, also known as the “rock rose,” was believed to be the Rose of Sharon.  As goats and sheep roamed through the brush, this flower became entangled in their coats.  While caring for their sheep, the shepherds would collect it from their wool and rub the resin on their cuts and wounds to soothe them. 

This multi-petal flower is found in the fertile plain called Sharon between Jaffa and Mount Carmel in Israel.  It has a honey scent from an aromatic gum that exudes from the plant.

The Hebrew word sharon means “meadow-saffron, crocus, and rose (place of pasture).”   It is a derivative for Sarai, which means “princess.”

Think of how the thornless Rose of Sharon beautifully mirrors Yeshua’s tender love, as spoken of in Song of Solomon 2:1: “I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys.”   The Scriptures tell believers that they are the sheep of His pasture and feed among the lilies.

Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses

Rose of Sharon has been studied for its therapeutic effect on cell regeneration according to Dr. David Stewart, author of “Healing Oils of the Bible.”^[1]

 

Rose of Sharon has been used for bronchitis, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, wounds, and wrinkles.  It is also known to be anti-infectious, antiviral, and antibacterial.  Rose of Sharon helps to reduce inflammation and acts as a powerful anti-hemorrhaging agent.  The Essential Oils Desk Reference reports that it also helps strengthen the immune system.^[2]

 

Rose of Sharon helps to quiet the nerves and elevate the emotions during prayer.  Studies revealed that people taking antidepressant drugs found this oil to be mood-elevating by rubbing it on their bodies or just inhaling it.^[3]

 

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[1] Stewart, David, Ph.D., D.N.M.  Healing Oils of the Bible.  Care Publications.  2003.  Page 218.

[2] Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Essential Science Publishing.

[3] Higley, Alan and Conni.  Reference Guide to Essential Oils.  Abundant Health.

 For more information about the Biblical Essential Oils, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://HealWithOil.com.

How Essential Oils Work

Clinical research has discovered that essentials oils have the highest frequency of any natural substance. Electrical properties and charges of essential oils carry electrons or negative ions, which are healing and healthful. A healthy human body ranges from 62 to 68 MHz. The air breathed, food eaten, and other factors cause frequency levels to drop. Examples of the Taino Technology study reveal: At 58 MHz cold and flu symptoms may appear. At 55 MHz diseases like Candida and arthritis may take hold. At 42 MHz cancer may set in. At 25 MHz death begins. The essence or life-blood of the plant carries a live fre-quency—ranging from 52 MHz to 320 MHz. Using therapeutic grade essential oils on a daily basis keeps body frequencies at a healthy level, prevents disease, and even reverses damage. Research has shown that the number one cause for depres-sion is the loss of oxygen around the pineal and pituitary glands. They have also discovered that with careful application of these oils to the soles of the feet, it enables the oil to reach every cell in the body within 20 minutes. This may be why people in biblical times lived so long. Principal essential oils contain various constituents, including these three compounds: phenylpropanoids, sesquiterpenes, and monoterpenes. These three constituents are unique to essential oils and are produced naturally by the plant with the intelligence and capacity to do the following: Phenylpropanoids – cleanse the receptor sites. Sesquiterpenes – erase the incorrect information in the DNA or cellular memory. Monoterpenes – reprogram the cellular intelligence back to God’s original plan with correct information. Sesquiterpenes carry oxygen to the brain and stimulate the pineal and pituitary glands. Three of the four oils in the world with the highest known concentration of sesquiterpenes are biblical oils: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, and Spikenard.

For more information on the Biblical Healing Essential Oils, please visit Rebecca’s website http://HealWithOil.com.

Myrrh Essential Oil

In Esther 2:12 the Bible describes Esther’s preparations for becoming queen which involved six months with the oil of Myrrh, a spice commonly used for preparing bodies for burial. 

A similar custom is described in the Song of Solomon revealing another bridal tradition concerning the use of Myrrh.  In the Song of Solomon 1:13, the bride responds to the king and says, “A bundle of myrrh is my wellbeloved unto me; he shall lie all night betwixt my breasts.”  This reflects a popular custom of laying a bundle of Myrrh on one’s chest while sleeping as a beauty treatment in preparation for a wedding.  Both of these examples from the Word teach believers that the first step to becoming the Bride of Messiah is to spiritually put the flesh to death.

Most believers know from experience the works of the flesh are the first issues God deals with when they come to know Yeshua as their Savior.  The Scriptures list these works in Galatians 5:19-21:

“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”   

Esther didn’t do it alone, as Scripture shows.  She had the king’s eunuch Hegai to guide her in how to prepare.  Believers also have a guide—the Holy Spirit—showing them all things in how to ready themselves for His return.

In the same way Esther prepared, the Spirit provides His betrothed ones with oil of Myrrh, which represents the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death.

Philippians 3:10-11 reads, “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; if by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.”

Because of what Yeshua did, the Lord’s Bride can share in His victory over sin, the world, and the flesh!

Tears of Myrrh

During the Messiah’s final agonizing hours in the Garden of Gethsemane, the weight of the world’s sins crushed the Savior like a wine press, causing Him to sweat great tears of blood.

His bitter sufferings can be compared to Myrrh, a highly-prized spice used for perfumes and incense, extracted by piercing the tree’s heartwood and allowing the gum to trickle out and harden into bitter, aromatic red droplets called “tears.”   

The Hebrew word for Myrrh is mowr, which means “distilled” and comes from the root word marar, which means “bitterness.”

After the Savior’s crucifixion, His body was prepared with Myrrh.  As a member of Yeshua’s body, believers are to be made ready with the burial of their sins at the cross.  They must die to the old life, as death is the first step in preparation for those who will become the Bride of the Messiah. 

Yeshua told His disciples in Matthew 16:24b-25, “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.  For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it.”

As joint heirs with the Messiah, His Bride is to share in His affliction according to 2 Corinthians 1:5, so that she can be triumphant through the bitterness of suffering.  Believers are told to rejoice in this.  Colossians 1:24 says, “Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake.”

Myrrh is a fixing or servant oil which is used by apothecaries to enhance the fragrance of the other oils and make them last longer.  Isn’t that just like the Messiah?   He is a servant and desires to lift up His Bride and enhance her with beautiful things.

The First and the Last

Rich with symbolism, Myrrh is mentioned 156 times in the Bible.  It is the first oil mentioned in the Bible in Genesis 37:25, when Joseph’s jealous brothers sold him into slavery to a caravan of Ishmaelites (incense traders) who were on their way to Egypt, carrying “balm and myrrh.”   Years later during the famine, Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to buy food, encountering Joseph as an Egyptian prince. 

Interestingly, Jacob their father (now called Israel) told his sons to take gifts for the prince.  The Scripture says they brought Joseph balm and Myrrh (Genesis 43:11)—the same two oils that accompanied Joseph into slavery.

Not only is Myrrh the first oil mentioned in the Bible, it is the last one mentioned in Revelation 18:13: “And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments (“myrrh” in the Greek), and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men.”

Myrrh was one of the first gum resins/oils given as a gift to Yeshua as a young child by the Magi in Matthew 2:11.  It was also the last oil offered to Yeshua at Golgotha when He was crucified.  In Mark 15:23, it says, “And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.”  

Therapeutic/Medicinal Uses

Myrrh was known to act as a pain-reliever, which is why the Romans mixed it to the sour wine and offered it to Yeshua on the cross.^[1] 

Recent studies and medicinal research has discovered that Myrrh is anti-infectious, antiviral, anti-parasitic, hormone-like, anti-inflammatory, and anti-hyperthyroid.  It soothes skin conditions and supports the immunity system.^[2],[3]

Dr. Mohamed Rafi at Rutgers University discovered Myrrh to be anti-cancer and effective for prevention and treatment of breast and prostrate cancer, according to the Journal of Natural Products.^[4]

 

Other uses include treating bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, hyperthyroidism, stretch marks and skin conditions, eczema, gingivitis, gum infections, asthma, athlete’s foot, thrush and vaginal thrush, ulcers, and viral hepatitis.^[5],[6]

“Nature” magazine reported in an article entitled “Analgesic Effects of Myrrh,” that Myrrh promotes a feeling of security.^[7]   Many find just inhaling the fragrance lifts the spirit.

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[1] Dolara, P.  “Analgesic Effects of Myrrh.”   Nature.  4 January 1996.

[2] Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Essential Science Publishing.

[3] Farres-Hall, Gill.  The Aromatherapy Bible.  Sterling Publishing.  Page 314.

[4] Rutgers University professor and co-researcher, Mohamed M.  Rafi, Ph.D., identified an anti-cancer compound in Myrrh and believed it could be developed into a potent drug for the prevention and treatment of breast and prostrate cancer.  This information was published in the Journal of Natural Products on November 26, 2001.

[5] Essential Oils Desk Reference.  Essential Science Publishing.

[6] Sibley, Veronica.  Aromatherapy Solutions: Essential oils to lift the mind, body, and spirit.

[7] Dolara, P.  “Analgesic Effects of Myrrh.”   Nature.  4 January 1996.

 

For more information about the oil of myrrh, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://HealWithOil.com.

We’re In the News: St. Petersburg Woman teaches about essential oils and their biblical healing and spiritual qualities

St. Petersburg woman teaches about essential oils and their biblical healing and spiritual qualities in Brooksville

By Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent
In Print: Saturday, July 11, 2009

On the Web: http://www.tampabay.com/news/religion/article1017522.ece

BROOKSVILLE — When Rebecca Park Totilo discovered a spot on her face that looked suspicious, she thought about what she had gone through before when skin cancer was removed from her arm.

“He really dug deep and left an ugly scar, so when I saw this place develop on my skin that wasn’t healing, I knew I didn’t want him to cut my face up and leave another scar,” Totilo said about her doctor’s procedure.

She wanted to try something different and prayed about it.

“I felt the Lord impress on me to put myrrh on it,” Totilo said “Myrrh has constituents in it known to heal cancer. I didn’t know this at the time.”

She applied a blend of myrrh and olive oil to the spot. Within 10 days, it was gone.

That was about six years ago.

Recently, Totilo, 48, has been sharing her knowledge about essential oils and their practical uses in workshops at the Rising Sun Cafe in Brooksville. She hopes to do more in-depth teaching there with an eight-week course that will begin soon, probably in August.

Totilo, based in St. Petersburg, was already a national speaker and the president of her “Rebecca at the Well” ministry when she had her experience with the myrrh. As a student of the Bible, she had come across mentions of oils.

“The Song of Solomon talks about a lot of the fragrances, so I began to really look at their spiritual significance in the Bible and their symbolism,” Totilo said.

After her face healed, she decided to look into it further.

“That gave me the idea that there must be a lot more to the fragrances in the Bible than I knew about,” Totilo said. “I began to do research and I came across an essential-oil kit that had some of the fragrances in the Bible, and I began to do a study on them.”

Totilo found more than a thousand references to essential oils and plants in the Old and New Testaments.

“The Bible mentions over 33 species,” Totilo said.

She learned that aromatic plants, herbs and oils have been used for incense, perfume and culinary and medicinal purposes for thousands of years by many cultures.

What she found about their healing properties led her to add her knowledge about healing oils to her work.

Totilo has written Heal With Oil: How to Use the Essential Oils of Ancient Scripture and Healing Oils of Ancient Scripture, as well as several other books.

She believes God created the oils for healing purposes.

“The priests of biblical times used therapeutic-grade essential oils in the temple service,” Totilo said.

According to Totilo’s Web site, during biblical times, essential oils were inhaled, applied to the body and taken internally.

“The benefits extended to every aspect of their being physically, spiritually, emotionally and mentally,” the site says. “(King) David alluded to this in Psalm 51:7 when he wrote, ‘Purge me with hyssop and I will be clean: Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.’ People of the Holy Land understood the use of essential oils in maintaining wellness and physical healing, as well as the oils’ ability to enhance their spiritual state in worship, in prayer and confession, and for cleansing and purification from sin.”

Totilo believes that modern science bears out her claims and “is proving these purely natural oils are more effective than some antibiotics, as they successfully treat a host of diseases.”

She said she reads about new findings almost daily on the Internet.

“Within the writ of scripture we find the Cohanim, the apothecaries of their day, were the guardians of the recipe of the holy anointing oil,” Totilo says in a press release. “Within this framework we find how the biblical oils were created to keep us healthy. These antiquated remedies, that have been lost for centuries, still harness the power to heal today.”

Totilo said that most information available on essential oils “leans on the New Age side,” which she does not endorse or promote.

“But I do believe it’s for the church,” she said. “I think we’ve lost the connection of what God gave us and what he originally intended to be for healing.”

On her Web site and at her workshops, Totilo sells essential oils, which range from $6.95 for one oil to a sample kit for $49.99 and a large kit for $159.99. The kits include 12 5ml bottles of pure, therapeutic-grade essential oil mentioned in the Bible. Fragrances include: spikenard, frankincense, myrrh, cypress, onycha, galbanum, cassia, hyssop, aloes/pomegranate, cinnamon leaf, myrtle and cedarwood.

Totilo’s books on healing oils are also for sale.

She is also the author of several inspirational books including Through the Night With God, His Majesty Requests, The Christian Kids Gardening Guide, The Official Christian Babysitting Guide and Loving Others Do-Votionals. She contributed to Quiet Moment With God Devotional and Stories for the Teen’s Heart 2, both series selling more than 1 million copies each.

The Rebecca at the Well Foundation educates from a Hebraic prospective. Totilo is available to speak and has spoken in churches and synagogues in the United States and Canada and over the radio, and she and has appeared on several Christian television networks, including the Trinity Broadcasting Network.

 

IF YOU GO

Learning about essential oils

To attend Rebecca Park Totilo’s eight-week course on the use of essential oils at the Rising Sun Cafe, 10 S Main St., Brooksville, in August, call (727) 688-2115. The course is free; an offering will be taken to cover expenses. For information on her products and books, visit http://HealWithOil.com. For information on Totilo’s “Rebecca at the Well Foundation” ministry, visit http://RATW.org.

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Essential Oil Recipe: July 4th Bath Salts

July 4th Bath Salts
Created and Designed by Rebecca Park Totilo

Celebrate the holiday with a special spa treat and show your patriotism!

What You Will Need:
3 cups of Epsom salts
3 Teaspoons of Sweet Almond Oil
9 drops of Peppermint Essential Oil
1 drop of red food coloring(more if you like)
1 drop of blue food coloring
Several Jars with Lids
Color Ribbon or Raffia
Gift Tags, Candy Canes (optional)
3 Bowls
Toothpick

What To Do:

1. Pour one cup of bath salts into each of the three bowls. 
2. Add one teaspoon of almond oil into each of the three bowls.
3. Add a drop of red food coloring (your choice) into one bowl; Repeat in the second bowl using blue food coloring (leave one white or blue in one bowl).
4. Add three drops of peppermint essential oil into each of the three bowls. Mix well. Let sit for several hours to dry.
5. To create the “American flag” layer effect, use a clean jar and alternate the red and white salts filling the jar 2/3 way.
6. Add a layer of the blue bath salts then a layer of white bath salts. 
7. After adding the white layer, take a toothpick and slide down the side of the jar pushing the white into the blue layer to create a “point or star” of white into the blue layer creating a star or wave look.  Turn jar, and repeat using the toothpick to create stars. 
8. Continue to alternate blue and white bath salt layers until the jar is filled.
9. Add ribbon, raffia, or other decoration to give as a gift! 

Alternative Method:  You may want to mix your food coloring, almond oil and essential oil together and blend well before adding to your bowl of salts. 

If designing your flag with colored salts sounds too difficult, you may want to just alternate the red, blue, and white bath salts layers.

For more fun essential oil recipes, please visit my website http://HealWithOil.com.

Essential Oil Recipes for Therapeutic and Household Uses

air freshener

Why add more chemicals to the air you breathe?   Use essential oils to freshen a room! 

What you will need:

Clean, plastic spray bottle (used for spraying plants)

Water (filtered or bottled)

8 – 10 drops essential oil

 

What to do:

-          Take a clean, plastic spray bottle and fill halfway with bottled or filtered water.

-          Add essential oil to the water and shake well.

-          Shake before use, then spray to perk up and freshen your room.  Be careful not to use near polished furniture, as some essential oils can damage polished surfaces.

-          Store spray bottle in a cool, dark place.

 

bath crystals

As the salt melts and softens the water, the glycerin will moisturize your skin, making you sparkle!

What you will need:

1 cup salt—rock, sea, or mineral

3-5 drops food coloring

1 teaspoon glycerin

20-24 drops essential oil

Mixing bowl

Fork

Container

 

What to do:

-          In a mixing bowl, add salts.  Slowly stir in food coloring, a couple drops at a time.  A pastel color is best.

-          Add a teaspoon of glycerin to make your salts sparkle like jewels. 

-          Stir in essential oil and blend well until they are thoroughly absorbed.

-          Store in a closed container until ready for use.

 

bath oil

Using essential oils in the bath is one of the easiest ways to implement its aromatherapy benefits.  As you soak, the fragrant steam is inhaled and pores are opened to the hydrating oils.  Soothe away your worries with this bath oil!

What you will need:

1 ounce carrier oil (such as sweet almond)

7-10 drops essential oil

 

What to do:

-          Be sure to choose an essential oil that will not cause skin irritation.  Perform a skin patch test if necessary.  (Suggestion: Sandalwood is sensuous as well as skin-soothing.)

-          Combine oils (carrier and essential) and mix well.  Store in a dark bottle. 

-          Add bath oil to your bath water after water has been drawn to avoid essential oils evaporating.  Stir bath water in a large figure eight to make sure the bath oil blend is well-dispersed in the tub.  Enjoy!

Using bath oil blends are safer than adding essential oils directly in bath water, as pure essential oil can settle in one spot and may cause skin irritation. 

 

bath salts

Since Biblical times, the Dead Sea has been known for its therapeutic properties in its salts, as well as its soothing and healing affect on the body.  Dead Sea Salts help to revitalize your body with new skin growth, cleanse with its own natural anti-bacterial properties and act as a moisturizer to help you look younger.

 

What you will need:

2 cups Dead Sea Salts

1 cup Epsom Salt (or sea salt)

24 drops essential oil

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon honey

Mixing bowl

Fork

Fancy jar or another container

 

What to do:

-          Sea salts come in a variety of grains.  Mix the 3 cups of salts well in bowl using a fork.

-          Add essential oil and olive oil to bowl and blend well.  Place in a clean jar or container and close with lid.  Let set for a day or two, and then stir again.

-          Add 1/2 of the bath salts to running bath water or just after finishing filling the tub.  Stir in a large figure eight to ensure salts dissolve and are well dispersed in water.

-          Enjoy!  These also make nice gifts for friends and family.

-          Optional: Add honey to your blend as a moisturizer. 

Essential oils that work well in bath salts include: Myrrh, Frankincense, Sandalwood, and Rose of Sharon.  Cassia is not recommended unless diluted in carrier oil.

 

body cream

Create a thick, beautiful cream that is all-natural and healthy for you!

 

What you will need:

1 cup carrier oil

2 1/2 Tablespoons beeswax

1 cup water (Substitution: Aloe Vera juice or Rosewater)

30-50 drops essential oil

Glass measuring cup

Saucepan

Electric blender

Wooden spoon

Pretty jar or container

 

What to do:

-          Add carrier oil and beeswax in glass measuring cup.  Place measuring cup into a pan of water.  Make sure water goes up halfway outside of measuring cup.

-          Heat water until beeswax melts.  Remove cup from pan.  Let cool, but do not allow beeswax to harden again.  (Test by placing finger in mixture.  Should be warm, but not uncomfortable.)

-          Add water (or Aloe Vera juice or Rosewater) to blender.  Turn on high, then slowly add oil mixture.  The mixture should begin to thicken/harden after adding 3/4 of the oil.

-          Stir mixture with wooden spoon, and continue to add oil to blender until it becomes too stiff to stir or until all water is dissipated.  (If there is a little water left, you can pour it off.)

-          Now add essential oil and blend just enough to combine.  Do not over-blend. 

-          Place in a pretty jar.  You may want to refrigerate for longer shelf-life. 

 

To make Lotion, substitute these ingredients, and then follow the above basic instructions:

3/4 cup carrier oil

1 cup water, Aloe Vera juice, or Rosewater

2 Tablespoons beeswax

30 drops essential oil

 

To make a Body Scrub, substitute these ingredients: 

2 ounces carrier oil

1-3 pea-sized balls beeswax

5-10 drops essential oil

Salt

 

Leave it runny, and then add salt and essential oils for scrub. 

 

body powder

Feel fresh all day with your favorite fragrant talc powder on!

 

What you will need:

8 ounces Arrowroot powder (Substitute: Cornstarch if necessary, or use a combination of both)

4 ounces baking soda

15 drops essential oil

Mixing bowl

Fork

Container with lid

 

What to do:

-          Blend all of your ingredients in a large mixing bowl.  Place in container and keep sealed until use.

-          Makes a wonderful old-fashioned gift for family and friends.

 

bug spray

Scientific research reveals several essential oils are effective as insect repellent.  Try adding essential oils to diffusers or candles during an outdoor event or wear for added protection.

 

What you will need:

Plastic plant water sprayer

Essential oil (Suggestion: Cedarwood or Cypress)

Water

 

What to do:

-          Fill plant sprayer 3/4 full with water. 

-          Add essential oil and shake well.

-          Spritz on exposed area of skin for protection.

 

carpet deodorizer

This one is great for pet owners! 

 

What you will need:

16-ounce box baking soda

20-30 drops essential oil

Mixing bowl

Wooden spoon

Clean, empty spice jar

 

What to do:

-          In a large bowl, add baking soda and essential oil.  Be sure to mix well. 

-          Store in a tight-lid container, such as a spice jar, until ready for use.

-          To use deodorizer, sprinkle on carpet and let set for 15-20 minutes.  Then vacuum up.

This recipe can be adapted for use with any of your favorite fragrances, but it is more beneficial when essential oils offer antibacterial and disinfectant properties. 

 

lip balm

Keep the smackers smooth and glossy with this all-natural healing balm.

 

What you will need:

4 ounces carrier oil

1 ounce beeswax

1 Tablespoon honey

-or- 1 capsule Vitamin E

5 drops essential oil

Mixing bowl

Spoon

Small container

 

What to do:

-          Warm beeswax to soften and blend with carrier oil. 

-          Stir in honey or Vitamin E capsule.

-          Add essential oil and blend well.

-          Pour mixture into a small container or balm tubes to harden.

You can make a solid perfume using this same formula—just add more essential oil.  Be sure to slowly add the essential oil, a few drops at a time, to not make it too strong.

 

personalized perfume

Here’s your chance to create your own “personal” fragrance!

 

What you will need:

25 drops Sandalwood (Or substitute your favorite fragrance)

3 drops Rose of Sharon (Or substitute your favorite fragrance)

2 drops Spikenard (Or substitute your favorite fragrance)

1 Tablespoon carrier oil (Jojoba is nice)

 

What to do:

-          Blend all the oils together well, and then store in a dark bottle with airtight lid. 

-          Dab a drop or two on your wrists.  Use sparingly. 

-          Do a skin patch test, if you think you might be sensitive to any of the essential oils.

 

scented hair

A common practice during Roman times for the Israelite women was to scent their hair.  You can try this one at home!

 

What you will need:

Hairbrush

2 drops essential oil (Suggestion: Sandalwood, Spikenard, or Cassia)

 

What to do:

-          Apply a couple of drops of essential oil to the bristles of your hairbrush and brush your hair thoroughly.  This will give your hair a wonderful aroma!

 

shower gel

This gel is easy to make and will quickly become one of your favorites!

 

What you will need:

4 ounces unscented shower gel (available online at a natural/aromatherapy retailer or at local beauty supply store)

40 drops essential oil

Clean, empty bottle or container with cap

 

What to do:

-     Be sure the oils you choose are gentle to the skin.  Always do a skin patch test before starting.

-          Add the essential oil to the bottle of unscented shower gel and mix thoroughly.  Be sure to not let oils collect or remain concentrated together, leaving pockets in the gel, as this could cause skin irritation and the gel will not be fragrant thoroughly. 

-          Use as you would normally use shower gel. 

 

colored rocks

Here’s a recipe for making your own colored rocks to use as “scented rocks” if you are craft-oriented!

 

What you will need:

1/2 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

2/3 cup water

1/4 teaspoon essential oil

Food coloring

Mixing bowl

Spoon

 

What to do:

-          In a bowl, mix the flour and salt together.

-          Add water and essential oil into dry ingredients.  Stir well.

-          Add several drops of food coloring of your choice until you reach the shade desired.

-          Using hands, form different-shaped balls or stones.  Let dry.

-          Arrange in a dish and set out to enjoy.

 

scented rocks

This makes a nice arrangement and serves as a great substitute to potpourri!

 

What you will need:

Colored stones (Available at the dollar store, etc., or make your own.  See previous recipe.)

Cotton balls

Essential oil

Dish or bowl

 

What to do:

-          Arrange color stones on a dish. 

-          Saturate a cotton ball with your favorite essential oil, and tuck beneath stones in a matter of which the fragrance can seep out between the rocks.

-          Replace cotton ball as needed.

For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Creating a Mood with Essential Oils

Try these tricks for creating a “mood” in your home or office with essential oils:

• Diffuse or inhale Spikenard oil directly from the bottle to create an atmosphere of humility and worship.

• Apply a few drops of Spikenard oil to the crown of your head and the soles of your feet to help ground you and stimulate a feeling of courage.

• Inhale Sandalwood oil to instill spiritually and inner peace.

• Diffuse or inhale Aloes/Sandalwood oil to enhance deep sleep.

• Inhale Sandalwood oil to help remove negative programming from the cells.

• Diffuse or place a drop of Sandalwood oil in your hands, rub together, and cup hands over nose, inhaling for a joyful, uplifting mood lift!

• Diffuse or inhale Cedarwood oil from the bottle to enhance prayer and meditation.

• Place a drop or two of Cedarwood oil in your palms, rub hands together, then cup over your nose and inhale for mental clarity.

• Apply Cypress oil topically to help ease the feeling of loss.

• Use Cypress oil to help heal emotional trauma and create a feeling of security.

• Inhale Frankincense oil straight from the bottle to help elevate your mood.

• Diffuse Frankincense oil to create a prayerful atmosphere.

• To help bring emotional balance, try using 1-3 drops of Galbanum oil on each foot.

• Before prayer time, apply Galbanum oil to the soles of your feet and place 1 drop of oil into hands, rub together, then cup over nose and breathe deeply.

• To enhance your time of worship, combine Galbanum and Frankincense oil and diffuse.

• Add several drops of Hyssop oil to a glass spray water bottle to clear a room charged with negative emotion.

• Diffuse Hyssop oil to aid in a time of repentance and spiritual purification.

• Apply a drop of Myrtle oil to feet for courage and strength.

• Curb self-defeating feelings and addictions with Myrtle oil.  Many people find Myrtle to be uplifting and refreshing.

• Mix Onycha oil and Rose of Sharon oil together with a carrier oil for a full body massage to elevate your mood. 

• Diffuse Onycha oil with another favorite to create a warm, soothing mood.  (Do not diffuse Onycha alone, as it is thick and resinous.)

• Apply Rose of Sharon oil to the wrists, inside elbows, temples, and soles of the feet to relieve nervousness or anxiety.

• Diffuse Rose of Sharon oil for 15-20 minutes a day to promote a calming effect throughout your house.

• Add 4 drops of Myrrh oil with carrier oil in a 15 ml bottle to apply for calming.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.

More Ways to Use Essential Oils

 

• To freshen laundry, place a few drops of your favorite essential oil onto a small piece of terry cloth and toss into the clothes dryer while drying.  Add 5 drops of essential oil to 1/4 cup fabric softener or water and place in the washer. 

• Revive potpourri that has lost its scent by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil. 

• Create your own natural air freshener by adding a few drops of essential oil to water in a spray bottle.

• For holiday cheer, add a few drops of Cassia or Cinnamon essential oil to a pan of water and simmer on stove or in a potpourri pot before guests arrive. 

• Create a romantic mood by placing a drop or two of Cassia oil into the hot melted wax of a candle as it bums. 

• To dispel household cooking odors, add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to a simmering pan of water. 

• Rub a drop of Frankincense oil on the back of the neck to ease headache pain. 

• Create your own blend of massage oil by adding 3-5 drops of essential oils to 1 ounce Sweet almond or other skin-nourishing vegetable oil. 

• Freshen carpet by adding 8-10 drops of your favorite essential oil to a box of cornstarch or baking soda.  Mix well, then let set for a day or two.  Sprinkle over the carpet in your home, let set for an hour, then vacuum. 

• To make a natural flea collar for your pet, saturate a short piece of cord or soft rope with Cedarwood oil, roll up in a handkerchief and tie loosely around the animal’s neck. 

• Freshen shoes by placing a few drops of essential oils directly into the shoes, or by placing a cotton ball dabbed with essential oil into the shoes. 

• Put a few drops of your favorite essential oil on a cotton ball and place it in your vacuum cleaner bag.  Cypress and Cedarwood work great. 

• To keep rodents and roaches away, place a scented cotton ball with Cedarwood or Cypress in an inconspicuous corner of a kitchen cabinet.  This also works great for adding a fresh fragrance to the kitchen and bathroom drawers.

• To keep bathrooms fresh, sprinkle favorite essential oils directly on silk or dried flower arrangements.  (You can also hide scented cotton balls in inconspicuous corners.) 

• Try making homemade soaps that offer therapeutic properties scented with essential oils.  These will make wonderful gifts for friends and family!

• Freshen up flower and herb sachets by adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil. 

• Fill your room with a wonderful fragrance by adding a couple of drops of your essential oil to a light bulb ring.  (Make sure not to get oil inside the light socket.) 

• For your favorite hand washables, try adding a few drops of your favorite essential oil to the final rinse. 

• Create your own exotic perfume with biblical essential oils.  Add 25 drops of your favorite fragrance to 1 ounce of perfume alcohol, and then allow two days to age before use. 

• For uninvited guests to picnics such as mosquitoes, drop a few drops of Cedarwood oil on the melted wax of a candle or place a few drops on the Bar-B-Q hot coals. 

• Apply 1 drop of Frankincense essential oil directly to a wart as an effective means of elimination.  Apply the essential oil daily until the wart is gone. 

• Cedarwood essential oil promotes alertness and stimulates memory.  Inhale occasionally during long car trips, while reading and/or studying. 

• Home for sale?   Fragrance matters!  Fill the kitchen area with the aroma of spices such as Cinnamon and Cassia.  Simmer a few drops of the essential oils.  Rose of Sharon oil sprinkled throughout the home on dried flower arrangements or on a door wreath creates a warm, cheerful and inviting mood.  Add Cassia and Cinnamon oil to furniture polish and wipe down the wood. 

• Add essential oils to paper products, such as napkins and hand towels. 

• Infuse stationery and bookmarks with your favorite essential oil.  Place drops of your biblical oil on paper and put them in a plastic bag.  Seal it and leave overnight to infuse the aroma.  Send only good news in perfumed letters. 

• Padded and decorative hangers make more memorable gifts simply by putting a couple of drops of biblical essential oils on them.  Be sure to pray for the recipient before giving them the gift.

• Cedarwood oil helps to soothe away the effects of overindulges. 

• Make your own blend with the biblical essential oils for a soothing bath.  Add 6-8 drops of your blend in a bath. 

• All of the biblical essential oils, including Cypress, Cedarwood, Frankincense, and Myrrh make wonderful firewood oil.  Drop approximately 2-3 drops of oil or a blend of your choice on a dried log and allow time for the oil to soak in before adding the log on the fire. 

• Sprinkle Cedarwood oil on the outside of your window frames to deter flies and moths from entering. 

• For a restful sleep, place 1 or 2 drops of Sandalwood or Spikenard on your pillow before retiring. 

• When moving into a new place, use a water spray bottle containing Hyssop to spiritually cleanse the atmosphere as you pray and plead the Blood of the Lamb over your home. 

• An ideal scent for the bedroom is Cassia oil. 

• Add 1 drop of your favorite essential oil to the final rinse water when cleaning out the fridge, freezer, or oven.

• Use 1 drop of Myrtle or Myrrh oil on a washcloth-wrapped ice cube to relieve teething pain in children. 

• Add 1 drop of Spikenard or Rose of Sharon oil to your facial moisturizer to bring out a radiant glow in your skin. 

• Place 1 or 2 drops of Cassia oil on your hair brush before brushing to promote growth and thickness. 

• Add a few drops of Cinnamon or Cassia oil to your diffuser when the flu is going around. 

• Don’t be afraid to bring your essential oils to work with you.  Many of your biblical oils can create a calm working environment, and others will stimulate the senses and help give you mental clarity. 

• To help relieve tension, dilute 1 drop of Cypress oil in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil, then rub on the back of the neck.

• Check out the “Creating a Mood with Oils” section for ideas of which fragrance to use for the mood you want to create.  Diffuse your blend of essential oils or add several drops to a pan of simmering water on the stove. 

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website at http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Spikenard Essential Oil Properties and Uses

plant origin: India

medicinal properties: Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, deodorant, relaxing, and skin tonic. 

traditional uses: Spikenard is highly regarded in India as a perfume, medicinal herb, and skin tonic.  In ancient times, it was the one of the most precious oils used only by priests, kings, or high initiates.  References in the New Testament describe how Mary of Bethany used a salve of spikenard to anoint the feet of Jesus before the Passover. 

other uses: Spikenard is helpful in the treatment of allergic skin reactions and skin cancer.  It may also help with allergies, Candida, indigestion, insomnia, menstrual difficulties, migraines, nausea, rashes, bacterial infections, stress, tachycardia, tension, and wounds that will not heal.  According to Dietrich Gumbel, Ph.D. it strengthens the heart and circulatory system. 

application: Can be inhaled from the bottle, applied to the abdomen, or on location for soothing and calming.

 

uses for spikenard

• For rough or wrinkled skin, try diluting a few drops of Spikenard oil with olive oil and apply as a natural moisturizer.

• Blend  50% Spikenard oil with 50% olive oil and apply on location for hemorrhoids.  (Your first application may sting initially.)

• For help with cholesterol, apply 2-4 drops of Spikenard oil on wrists, inside elbows, or at the base of the throat two or three times daily.

• Apply 1-2 drops of Spikenard oil on your forehead, temples and mastoids (the bones just behind your ears) to help vitalize your brain.

• To soothe the tummy, apply a few drops of Spikenard oil on the stomach for indigestion or nausea.

• Wear a couple drops of Spikenard oil as perfume and/or use as a deodorant.

• To disinfect cuts, place a drop or two on the wound to speed up healing.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Onycha Essential Oil Properties and Uses

Onycha Essential Oil

 

plant origin: China, Laos, Thailand

medicinal properties: Anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antioxidant, astringent, deodorant, diuretic, expectorant, and sedative. 

traditional uses: Onycha has been commonly used as an antiseptic and cleanser for cuts and wounds.

other uses: Arthritis, asthma, bleeding (slow or stop), bronchitis, chills, circulation, colic, cuts, flatulence, gout, laryngitis, mucus, nervous tension, rheumatism, skin, stomach, stress, urinary tract infection, and wounds.  Good for colds, coughs and sore throats.

application: Diffuse or apply on location.  Approved by the FDA for use as a food additive (FA) and flavoring agent (FL).

 

uses for onycha

• To help prevent infection to a cut or scrape, place a drop or two of Onycha oil on affected area.

• Place a drop of Onycha oil on a wound to help slow bleeding.

• Try using a drop under each arm as deodorant.

• For sore throats, coughs, or colds, add one drop of Onycha oil to a teaspoon to honey.

• Rub 1-2 drops of Onycha oil on the stomach for cramping or pain.

• To help with chapped or cracked skin, rub several drops on skin to speed up healing.

• For a gargle, add a few drops to four ounces of warm rice milk to help with sore throats or laryngitis.

• Mix Onycha oil with carrier oil, such as olive oil, and rub on chest to help loosen mucus and congestion.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Myrtle Essential Oil Properties and Uses

Myrtle Essential Oil

 

plant origin: Tunisia, Morocco

medicinal properties: Expectorant, anti-infectious, liver stimulant, light antispasmodic, hormone-like for the thyroid and ovary, and also serves as a tonic for the skin.

traditional uses: Research on Myrtle has been done for normalizing hormonal imbalances of the thyroid and ovaries, as well as balancing the hypothyroid.  It has also been researched for its soothing effects on the respiratory system.

other uses: Bronchitis, coughs, hypothyroidism, insomnia, decongestant, respiratory tract ailments, sinus infection, and tuberculosis.  Myrtle has also been used for anger, asthma, cystitis, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, flatulence, hemorrhoids, hormonal imbalances, infections and infectious diseases, pulmonary disorders, skin conditions such as acne, blemishes, bruises, oily skin, psoriasis, and sinusitis.  Its fragrance has been known to be elevating and euphoric.

application: Diffuse, apply topically, or use in a humidifier.  It is safe for children for chest complaints and coughs.

 

uses for myrtle

• Rub Myrtle oil on stomach and feet to help relieve diarrhea.

• To help balance hypothyroidism and normalize thyroid, apply Myrtle oil to the thyroid and to the soles of your feet.  Dilute with carrier oil and apply at the base of the neck.

• Use Myrtle oil in the shower at the first sign of bronchitis.

• For a cough, add 1 drop of Myrtle oil to honey.

• Diffuse Myrtle oil or apply to throat and chest area for a chronic cough.

• Apply a drop or two of Myrtle oil to the soles of your feet for asthma.

• For sinus and decongestant issues, apply Myrtle oil to the sides of your nose.

• Dilute 50% Myrtle oil with 50% carrier oil and apply 3-4 drops on location for hemorrhoids.  (This may sting initially, but will bring relief after a couple of applications.

• For children’s chest and cold complaints, dilute Myrtle oil with carrier oil and apply to the chest area for relief.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Myrrh Essential Oil Properties and Uses

Myrrh Essential Oil

 

plant origin: Somalia

medicinal properties: Anti-infectious, antiviral, antiparasitic, hormone-like, anti-inflammatory, antihyperthyroid, and helps support the immune system.

traditional uses: Middle Eastern people have used Myrrh for skin conditions, such as cracked or chapped skin and wrinkles.  Myrrh has commonly been used in oral hygiene products.

other uses: Bronchitis, diarrhea, dysentery, hyperthyroidism, stretch marks, skin cancer, thrush, ulcers, vaginal thrush, and viral hepatitis.  Myrrh helps with asthma, athlete’s foot, Candida, coughs, eczema, digestion, fungal infection, gingivitis, gum infections, hemorrhoids, mouth ulcers, ringworm, sore throats, and skin conditions such as wounds, cracked skin and wrinkles.

application: Apply topically on location or use in massage oil.  It also may be used as incense—many believe Myrrh promotes spiritual awareness and is uplifting.

note: Myrrh is high with sesquiterpenes—constituents that have a direct effect on the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdale, the seat of our emotions.

 

uses for myrrh

• To help make canker sores disappear, apply one drop of Myrrh oil.

• For an excellent mouthwash, mix 2-5 drops of Myrrh oil with water.  Swish and rinse.

• To help with gingivitis, rub 1-2 drops of Myrrh oil on gums.

• 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.

• Troublesome skin conditions?   Rub 1 drop of Myrrh oil on blemish to help it vanish.

• For external wounds, mix 10 drops of Myrrh oil with 25 ml of water and apply directly to affected area.

• For colds and/or bronchitis, mix 1 ml of Myrrh oil with a carrier oil in a 15 ml bottle to help with phlegm.

• Use Myrrh oil for killing staphylococcus (wound bacteria).

• For vitaligo (a skin condition where patches of skin lose pigmentation), blend Myrrh oil with Sandalwood oil and apply.

• Apply Myrrh as a pain reliever.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Hyssop Essential Oil Properties and Uses

Hyssop Essential Oil

 

plant origin: France, Hungary

medicinal properties: Antiseptic, disinfectant, anti-infectious, anticatarrhal, decongestant, cleansing, purifying, and helps reduce fats in tissue.  Hyssop raises low blood pressure.  It also helps to regulate menstrual flow and increases perspiration.

traditional uses: For almost a millennium, Hyssop has been used medicinally for its antiseptic, disinfecting, and anti-infectious properties.  It has also been beneficial for opening the respiratory system.

other uses: Anxiety, arthritis, asthma, bruises, respiratory infections, coughs, cuts, dermatitis, indigestion, fatigue, nervous tension, parasites (expelling worms), rheumatism, sore throats, viral infections, and wounds.

application: Diffuse and apply topically.

note: Do not use if you are epileptic or have high blood pressure.

 

uses for hyssop

• To reduce stress and tension, rub a drop of Hyssop oil into the shoulder/neck area.

• Inhale Hyssop oil from the bottle to help loosen phlegm the chest area (it is an expectorant).

• To soothe burned skin, try using Hyssop oil.

• Apply hot compresses with Hyssop oil for rheumatism.

• To prevent scarring, apply Hyssop oil on injured area.

• To help reduce a bruise, apply a cold compress with Hyssop oil as soon as possible after bruising.

• For a chest rub, mix 10 drops of Hyssop oil with a 1-ounce base of carrier oil for respiratory conditions.

• Apply Hyssop oil to the chest, neck, and feet to help relieve symptoms related to the respiratory system, especially to help discharge mucus.  Also try diffusing.

• Add 5-10 drops of Hyssop oil to your bath water for nervous exhaustion, guilt, or grief.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.

Galbanum Essential Oil Properties and Uses

Galbanum Essential Oil

 

plant origin: Iran

medicinal properties: Anti-infectious, analgesic, antispasmodic (light), stimulant, supports the kidneys, and helps during menstruation.

traditional uses: Galbanum was esteemed for its medicinal and spiritual properties as mentioned in Exodus 30:34.  Egyptian papyri as well as ancient Roman historians record use of Galbanum for its antispasmodic, diuretic, and pain relieving properties.

other uses: Galbanum may also help with abscesses, acne, asthma, bronchitis, chronic coughs, cramps, cuts, indigestion, inflammation, muscular aches and pains, nervous tension, poor circulation, rheumatism, scar tissue, stress, wrinkles, and wounds.

application: Apply topically.

note: Though Galbanum has a low frequency, when combined with other fragrances such as Frankincense or Sandalwood, the frequency rises dramatically.

 

uses for galbanum

• Rub 2-3 drops of Galbanum oil on the soles of your feet to help ease cramping during menstruation.

• Apply a few drops of Galbanum oil on location for sore muscles.  If the affected area is large, blend with a few drops of olive or mustard seed oil.

• Inhale Galbanum oil from the bottle when you need a lift.

• Trouble focusing?   Try rubbing a drop or two of Galbanum oil near the temples and on the back of your neck near the brain stem.  Cup hands together and breathe deeply.

• To clear up acne, apply 1 drop of Galbanum oil on blemish.

• Rub a drop of Galbanum oil on your stomach for indigestion.

• Diffuse or rub a couple of drops of Galbanum into scalp to relieve a headache.

• For kidney/bladder concerns, try rubbing a couple of drops of Galbanum oil over kidneys.

 For more information about biblical essential oils and how to use them, please visit Rebecca’s website, http://www.HealWithOil.com.