A Heaven Scent 

There is a strong appeal in connecting with our ancient past, and that connection can be a major draw into the world of remedies.  Knowing that countless generations have turned to the same healing properties is comforting, and even more so when we can connect it to biblical times and "prescriptions" for lack of a better term.  When the Author of Life writes a prescription, you take it!  With that said, there are conflicting opinions on the topic of essential oils in the Bible itself.  The bottom line for me is that Yah gave us these healing oils for our use and benefit as God’s medicine and there are healing oils mentioned in the Bible!

 

Essential oils are a component of botanical matter, evident with a simple walk through a fragrant garden.  The aromatic properties escape a rose with the brush of a hand.  So there’s little question why or how the ancients would have noticed this and utilized it in some form.  Oils themselves are discussed in ancient literature dating back thousands of years, with Rome known for its baths, territories of Greece for the perfumes, and anointing oils mentioned in the Bible.  Largely, these were extracts, with many writings indicating the use of olive oil and pressing the oil out.  There are indications of crude distillation methods, though, with discoveries of clay-made distillery equipment not unlike our own. While these early distilled oils would have been closer to our modern hydrosols - steam distillation that creates an aromatic water - the idea of extracting, distilling, or otherwise capturing and using the fragrant component of a plant is of old.

 

I have combined my two favorite oils, frankincense and myrrh with a biblical blend found in Exodus.  This complete blend is called, "A Heaven Scent" and it aids in the promotion of healing- physically, emotionally & spiritually. I hope you find these oils as exciting as I do!

 

Here is a little information on my two favorite oils~ 

 

Frankincense 

If you know me at all, you know this is one of my favorite oils because of all the research supporting its use as a natural healer.  And if you know the Christmas story, you already know at least one place were frankincense is mentioned in the Bible.  Elsewhere, in Exodus 30:34 and Revelation 18:13, frankincense is mentioned as part of incense for a priestly rite and as indication of wealth and prosperity in spice trade.  The Bible lists frankincense as:

1. A part of ceremonial offerings (Referenced several times in Leviticus 2, 5, 6, 24;  Numbers      5, 1 Chronicles 9, Nehemia 13)

2. A holy ceremonial perfume (Exodus 30:34)

3. A perfume (Song of Solomon 3:6, 4:6)

4. A precious commodity - potential currency (Isaiah 60:6; Jeremiah 6:20; Revelations 18:13)

5. The gifts of the magi to the Messiah child (Matthew 2:11), As a healing remedy, frankincense oil is not only anti-microbial but also an immunostimulant.  Could YAHh / God have been protecting His priests (and Son!) through the use of frankincense?

 

Myrrh

Well documented use throughout the ages, Myrrh is easy to identify and enjoy.  It's by far, the most decorated oil in the Bible being listed as:

1.  A precious commodity – potential currency (Genesis 37:25)

2.  Anointing oil (Exodus 30:23)

3.  An ointment (Song of Solomon 5:5)

4.  A perfume (Psalm 45:8, Proverbs 7:17, Song of Solomon 1:13, 4:14, 5:13

5.  And incense (Song of Solomon) 3:6, 4:6)

6.  Add with mixed edible spices to be eaten (Song of Solomon 5:1)

7.  The gifts of the magi to the Messiah child (Matthew 2:11)

8.  Mixed with wine and given to the Messiah on the cross (Mark 15:23)

9. Burial preparations Nicodemus used for Yahusha, the Messiah, in the tomb (John 19:39)

 

Unlike other products from trees, it isn’t the wood that is used but the resin that comes from it. Once exposed to air, it hardens and can be powdered, used as-is, or now, distilled for essential oil. Interestingly, Myrrh and Frankincense essential oils have a synergistic effect when combined, each improving the others' antimicrobial benefits.

 

"Is anyone among you sick?  Let him call for the elders of the assembly; and let them pray over  him, anointing him with oil in the name of YAHh" / (Our Heavenly Fathers Hebrew name)

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