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Myrrh is one of the aromatic plants mentioned in the bible. Even though there are many verses about it in the bible, typically, most people only know so little about it. Most people are content just knowing that it is one of the gifts given by wise men to Jesus Christ. But the bible tellsContinue reading “Myrrh, a Precious Oil in the Bible”

Some people may instantly think of Christmas when they hear the word Frankincense. Count me in, I’m one of those people who associate Christmas with Frankincense because in the bible it is one of the gifts given by wise men to Jesus when he was born. However, when we talk about Frankincense as an essentialContinue reading “Frankincense’s Real Value and Purpose According to the Bible”

Some of us may have already heard about the story of a certain woman who poured perfume on Jesus. But, was the substance poured really a perfume? If it is or it is not, you might be wondering what it smelled like as it was mentioned in the Bible that its scent was so apparentContinue reading “Spikenard Ointment – The Topical That Was Poured to Jesus and Liked by King Solomon”

Galbanum is one of the ingredients for the perfume used in the holy temple. God himself mentioned this particular plant when he instructed Moses on the manner of preparation temple’s perfume should be made. Galbanum’s Oil form or it’s a plain plant While others claim that its oil form was used in the Bible, weContinue reading “Galbanum, an Aromatic Gum Used for the Holy Temple’s Perfume”

Onycha is another substance that others claim to be one of the essential oils mentioned in the bible. Just like galbanum (LINK), it is mentioned in the Bible only once. It can be found in Exodus 30:34-38 where it was specified to be one of the ingredients for the temple’s perfume (or incense as otherContinue reading “Onycha, A Sweet Aromatic Shellfish Used As An Ingredient In The Temple’s Perfume”

The stacte is one of the sweet spices that’s been used for the temple’s perfume (Exodus 30:34-38). While there are different plants and aquatic creatures that some claim its oil form was used in some accounts in the bible, some historical literature, and biblical dictionaries would tell you otherwise. There are only two oils thatContinue reading “Stacte, A Sweet Spicy Smelling Oil Ingredient in the Holy Temple’s Perfume”

Saffron is mentioned in the bible only once. It can be read in the Songs of Solomon 4:14 where it says that it is one of the aromatic plants in the ‘garden’ of the spouse. However the verse did not specifically mentioned that it’s oil was used. “14 Spikenard and saffron; calamus and cinnamon, with allContinue reading “Saffron a Flavorful Herb that Produces A Sweet Smelling Oil “

Historically and biblically olive oil is known to be used for different purposes due to it beneficial properties. James, one of the apostles instructed that a sick person must be anointed with oil (James 5:14). “Is any sick among you? let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him,Continue reading “Ancient Medicinal Uses of Olive Oil”

Cinnamon (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) is another aromatic plant that has been listed by others as one of the essential oils found in the bible. However in the verses where cinnamon is mentioned, nowhere can you find that it specifically indicated that its oil was used. In the book of Exodus, we could find that it isContinue reading “Cinnamon, an Aromatic Ingredient in the Holy Anointing Oil”

Salves have been developed by different formulators and ready-made remedies were already used to treat eye diseases even at the beginning of the first century AD according to Celsus a medical author at that time. (2) These eye salves were made using plants and minerals and were mixed with water, milk, wine, and other liquids.Continue reading “Spikenard, an Eye Ointment Ingredient During the Roman Period and a Possible Compound in Laodicean Eye Salve”