12 Oils of Ancient Scripture

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12 Oils of Ancient Scripture

There is treasure to be desired and oil in

the house of the wise.

Proverbs 21:20

Essential Oils

• Part of daily living among Hebrews, Jews, early Christians, and Gentiles throughout Biblical times

• 36 of the 39 books of the Old Testament and 10 of the 27 New Testament books mention essential oils or the plants that produce them

• Psalm 45:7-8; Proverbs 27:9; Isaiah 61:3; Hebrews 1:9

Biblical Oils• Aloe/Sandalwood:

5 • Cassia: 3/65• Cedarwood: 5/65• Cypress: 1/four• Frankincense:

22/59• Galbanum: 1/54

• Hyssop: 12• Myrrh: 18/138• Myrtle: 6• Onycha: 1/54• Rose of Sharon:

1/two• Spikenard: 7/10• Calamus: 3/65• Cinnamon: 4/65

Mosiac Healing Laws

• Ancient rituals in the Torah required the use of essential oils for cleansing of Leprosy and absolving guilt

Leviticus 14:17“And the priest shall put some of the oil that

is in his hand on the tip of the right ear of him who is to be cleansed…on the place of the guilt offering.

…thumb of the right hand (brain and pituitary point on vita flex chart)

…on the big toe of the right foot (brain and pituitary point on vita flex chart)

ALOES or SANDALWOOD

• John 19:39; Numbers 24:6• Imported from India during Biblical times• Distilled from roots and heartwood of the tree• Known for ability to nurture body systems• Oxygenates tissue (including the brain)• Stimulates natural secretion of melatonin

….enables sleep• Anti-inflammatory, anti-febrile/infectious

properties• Prepare bodies for burial For embalming

Psalms 45:8; Proverbs 7:17; Song of Solomon 4:14 Mentioned 5 times in the Bible

• High sesquiterpene content

• Apply on Vita Flex points or directly on area of concern

• Approved for internal use and flavoring agent

• Soft, woody, sweet, earthy, balsamic odor

• 96MHz

ALOES or SANDALWOOD

CASSIA

• Psalms 45:8• Among the oldest known spices• Grown in China – slender evergreen

tree• Hebraic root “qadad” which means “to

bow the head in reverence.”• Part of the holy anointing oil and

incense burned daily in the Temple of Israel

Exodus 30:24, Ezekiel 27:19 Mentioned 3 times in the Bible

• Emotional oil• Stimulates feelings of

joy, happiness, and gladness

• Enables emotional healing

• Exotic and potent fragrance

• Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal

• Immune System Builder

• Can irritate the skin

CASSIA

CEDARWOOD

• Leviticus 14:4• Revered for use in storing and

protecting possessions, clothing, and keepsakes

• Associated with weddings• King Solomon built his palace and

temple using Cedarwood (I Kings 6:9-15)

Leviticus 14:17, 6, 49, 51, 52; Numbers 19:6 Mentioned 6-7 times in the Bible

• Clears mind of clutter

• High in sesquiterpenes

• Bypasses the blood-brain barrier

• Many physical uses• Emotional uses

CEDARWOOD

CYPRESS

• Isaiah 60:13• Trees included in the groves of

Lebanon…trees which groweth up to the clouds, can grow to 147 feet

• References found in many Hebrew writings

• Hebrew root is “Tirzah” which means to “make slender”

Genesis 6:14, Isaiah 44:14, I Kings 9:11, Song of Solomon 1:17, Isaiah 41:19

• Improves circulation• Supports the nerves and

intestines• Anti-infectious/bacterial• Anti-microbial• Anti-spasmodic

asthma/coughs• Strengthens blood

capillaries• Emotional clearing

CYPRESS

12 Oils of Ancient Scripture

There is treasure to be desired and oil in

the house of the wise.

Proverbs 21:20

FRANKINCENSE

• Leviticus 2:1; Numbers 16:46-50• Considered by many to be the “holy anointing oil”• Used by religious cultures worldwide• Included in the sacred recipe for the Temple

(Exodus 30:34)• Take approximately 40 years (one generation) to

grow a Frankincense tree.• Song Of Solomon 3:6• Warm, rich balsamic fresh aroma

Exodus 30:34, Leviticus 2:1, 15, 16, 5:11, 6:15, 24:7, Numbers 5:1516:46-50 (Aaron stops a plague), Matthew 2:11, Revelation 18:38 Over 52 references in the Bible

FRANKINCENSE• Anti-tumoral• Immuno- Stimulant• High in sesquiterpenes• Helps the mind

overcome stress and despair/ can relax and revitalize

• Used for flavoring food• Egyptians stated that

Frankincense could heal anything from gout to a broken head.

GALBANUM• Exodus 30:34-35 Mentioned only once in

the Bible• Hebrew root: “Cheleb” which means “the

fat or the richest part”• According to Scripture, the fat belonged to

the Lord and was forbidden for human consumption

• Used in holy anointing oils, incense and various medicines

• Pungent, earthy odor

GALBANUM• Anti-infectious/for

wounds• Anti-inflammatory/

skin • Stimulating• Supports kidneys and

women’s menstrual cycles

• Analgesic/aches, pains, spasms

• Emotional clearing• Grounding

HYSSOP

• Exodus 12:22• Hebraic root: “Esob” translated as

“holy herb”• The Hebrew word for strike “na’than”

translates “shoots forth” • Sweet spicy aroma that is pleasing • Small scrub 1-2 feet in height

Leviticus 14:4, 6, 49, 51, 52; Numbers 9:6, 18; I Kings 4:33; Psalms 51:7, John 19:29, Hebrews 9:19 Mentioned 12 times in the bible

HYSSOP• Anti-asthmatic• Anti-infectious• Anti-inflammatory• Antioxidant• Anti-parasitic• Antiseptic• Antispasmodic• Anti-viral• Decongestant• Diuretic• Sedative

MYRRH

• Also referred to as Stacte in the Bible. Several references could be to Cistis or Rose of Sharon.

• Rich, musty, balsamic incense like smell• Shrub exudes yellow resin that harden into

“tears”• Oil is steam distilled from gum resin tears• Oil offered at Christ’s birth and at His crucifixion

(Mark 15:23)• Hebrew midwives used for childbirth

Genesis 37:25, 43:11, Esther 2:12, Psalms 45:8, Proverbs 7:17, Exodus 30: 22-25 Song of Solomon 1:13, 3:6, 4:6, 14; 5:1, 5, 13; Matthew 26:7, 9, 12, Revelation 18:13 Mark 14:3, 4; Luke 7:37, 38, 46; 23:56; John 11:2; 12:3, 5; 19:39

MYRRH

• Queen Hadassah (Esther) spent six months learning how to apply the essential oil of Myrrh

• Anti-infectious• Anti-viral• Anti-parasitic• Anti-inflammatory• Supports the immune

system

MYRTLE

• Grows from a large bush or small tree with tough slender branches

• Clean, fresh, camphor-like, sweet odor similar to eucalyptus.

• Symbol of peace and justice• Source of healing, used in “angel’s water”, a skin

care lotion of that day• Used in the celebration of release from Babylonian

captivity (Nehemiah 8:15)• Used for purification ceremonies during Biblical times• Ancient medical uses: restore normal thyroid activity

and decongesting of the respiratory tract and sinuses

Nehemiah 8:15, Isaiah 41:19, Zechariah 1:7-11, Isaiah 55;13, Esther 2:7, Nehemiah 8:15

MYRTLE

• Anti-infectious• Liver stimulant• Prostate Decongestant• Hormone-like

properties for thyroid and ovaries

• Skin tonic• Clears anger

ONYCHA

• Exodus 30:34-35• Part of the holy incense• Used in perfumes• Ointment for skin wounds• Hebrew root is shecheleth which

means an aromatic mussel or shell

Also found in Sirach 24:15 (Arpcrypha)

ONYCHA

• Anti-inflammatory• Anti-oxidant• Anti-septic• Expectorant• Poor circulation• Comforts and

soothes

ROSE OF SHARON--CISTUS

• Song of Solomon 2:1• Also known as labdanum and rock rose• Rich, sweet, musky, balsamic odor• Grown on Plains of Sharon, west of Jerusalem• Collected from the hairs of goats that browsed

among the bushes

• Hebraic derivative for Sharon is Sarai, meaning

“princess”

Genesis 37:25; 45:11 Mentioned 2-4 times in the Bible

ROSE OF SHARON--CISTUS

• Studied for therapeutic effect on cell regeneration

• Anti-infectious• Anti-viral• Anti-bacterial• Anti-hemorrhaging• Affects the upper

part of the brain

SPIKENARD

• Song of Solomon 1:12; Matthew 26:6-7; Luke 7:36-38; Mark 14:3; John 12:1-3

• Ancient tradition to anoint the head or feet of guests with spikenard

• Jesus was anointed twice (that we know of) before He died (Matt 26:6-7, John 12:1-3)

• Transported to Israel from the Himalayan Mountains in sealed alabaster boxes

• Root word means “earthy aromatic plant”• Used to prepare bodies for burial

Song of Solomon 4:13, 14

SPIKENARD

• 93% sesquiterpene in content

• Relieves fear and anxiety/calming effect

• Helps regulate nervous system/heart

• Anti-bacterial• Anti-fungal• Anti-inflammatory• Removes scar tissue

Sources

• McBride, Janet. “Secrets of the Cohanim—The Power of Essential Oils” Scriptural Essence. 2001

• Stewart, David. 12 Oils of Ancient Scripture. Sound Concepts.

• Stewart, David. Principal Oils of Ancient Scripture. Healing Oils of the Bible. CARE 2003.

• Linda L. Smith. “Sent to Heal & Anoint” The use of Essential Oils with Healing Touch Spiritual Ministry. 2002

Contact Information

Barbara Lemke, RN, CCAP

920-285-4635

healthopts@hotmail.com

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