Next oil of the Bible: Myrrh

Next oil of the Bible I want to go over is Myrrh. Here is some great info on this oil!

Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)

v Mentioned in the Bible 18x directly + 138x indirectly = 156x.

v Scriptures: Genesis 37:25; 43:11; Exodus 30:23; Esther 2:12; Mark 15:23; 14:3,Matthew 2:11; 26:7; 9, 12:

o   Genesis 43:11 “And their father Israel said unto them, If it must be so now, do this;  take of the best fruits in the land in your vessels, and carry down the man a present, a little balm, and a little honey, spices, and myrrh, nuts, and almonds.”

v Source: Steam distilled from gum resin from Somalia

v Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes 60%, Ketones 15%, Aldehydes 4%

v ORAC: 379,800

v Ancient Uses: Pregnant mothers anointed themselves for protection against infectious diseases and to elevate feelings of well-being.  They also believed it would protect their unborn children from generational curses.  Diffused & inhaled during labor to reduce anxiety and facilitate calmness & massaged on perineum to facilitate stretching. Used after childbirth to prevent or remove abdominal stretch marks.  Customarily used on umbilical cords of newborn to protect the navel from infection, this symbolically was meant to cut off generational curses inherited from ancestors.  It may have been for all of these uses that Myrrh was brought to Mary and Baby Jesus. Used in ancient times for skin conditions, oral hygiene, embalming, and as an insect repellent.  Egyptians carried cones of fat on their heads containing Myrrh that would melt in the desert heat and keep their bodies bathed in Myrrh and other oils.  Myrrh has always been a popular fixing oil, from ancient times to the present, to prolong the life of the fragrances in other oils, hence, it was blended with so many perfumers and ointments in Biblical times that in the Gospels of the Greek word for myrrh “muron,” was sometimes translated as “ointment” without revealing that its content included myrrh.  Myrrh is still used as a fixative to extend the fragrances of other scents now days.

v Modern Uses: Antiseptic, Antibacterial, antifungal, anti-parasitic, gastrointestinal regulator, balancing to the thyroid, endocrine system and supports immune system.  Bronchitis, diarrhea, thrush in babies, vaginal thrush, athlete’s foot, ringworm, viral hepatitis, chapped skin, wrinkles & emotionally releasing.

First oil of the Bible. Frankincense

So I have been a bit MIA. I am sorry, but I am back. I went away to TX for a weekend, and then been getting back into the groove here at home again. So from last post to now, I have been busy sharing oils and posting MANY different things on my facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ministrymomsmedicinecabinet).

I am back and I decided to start with a great oil of the Bible in which I am pretty sure many if not all have heard of. I love this oil and use it for many things. Here is some info on this oil. I hope you find it interesting and if you want to try it you can always head to my site and pick some up. This oil is also in the Premium starter kit if you are interested in that. youngliving.org/eapeters1

Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)

v Mentioned in the Bible 22x directly + 59x indirectly = 81x.

v Scriptures:  Exodus 30:34; Leviticus 2:1; 15, 16, 5:11; 6:15; 24:7;

v There are over 52 references to frankincense in the Bible.

o   Mathew 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 whey the had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts of gold and frankincense, and myrrh”

v Source: Steam distilled from gum/resin from Somalia

v Chemistry: Monoterpenes-82% Sesquiterpenes-8%

v Ancient Uses: Frankincense is considered the “Holy anointing oil”, in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years.  It was well known during the time of Christ for its anointing and healing powers and was one of the gifts given to Christ at His birth.  “Used to treat every conceivable ill known to man”, Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times, and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it.  It is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from 16^th century B.C.), an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes.  It was used for various medicines, spiritually uplifting yet grounding, pain relief, spasms and cramps diuretic.

v ORAC: 630

v Modern Use: Monoterpene reprograms cellular memory. Depression, cancer, allergies, headaches, bronchitis, herpes, tonsillitis, typhoid, warts, immune balancer, respiratory infections, inflammation, immune-stimulating, muscle relaxing, increases spiritual awareness, promotes meditation, improves attitude, and uplifts the spirit.  Frankincense contains sesquiterpenes, which stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of memory and emotions) and the hypothalamus, pineal, and pituitary glands.  The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, producing many vital hormones including thyroid and growth hormone.   It has been used in European and American hospitals and is the subject of substantial research. Frankincense is also a valuable ingredient in skin care products for aging and dry skin. The ancient Egyptians used it in rejuvenation face masks.

·         From Dr. Suhail, M.D. at the 2010 YL Convention Cancer, arthritis and periodontal disease are also relatively unknown in Oman and Yemen because the population has access to luban (frankincense resin), which is chewed like gum. They also soak 4 or 5 pieces of this resin in water overnight and drink the water. Dr. Suhail, M.D. said that they don’t even have a cancer ward in the hospital that he visits in Oman because so few people over there have cancer. He only knows of 4 cancer cases, all 4 cases being non-local people!

·         Dr. Lin told us of a gentlemen that had cancer and his success story of Adenocarcinoma of the colon. This gentlemen had primary lesion in colon, which had metastasized (antigen was 210 IU mL) (healthy is around 5) antigen went down to 18 with treatment of frankincense in 16 days!!! Metastasis reduced in 21 days, and in another 3-4 weeks it was basically gone.

Oils and the Bible

I love my oils and I am particularly interested in the ones that are found in the Bible. I love the word, and love that there are things that were used then that we can get our hands on now! I am loving the study that I am doing on the different oils that were used in the Bible that we can read about in the different areas and how they used them, but also knowing that we still can use them today is an added bonus. So I want to go through a few oils and their biblical background and share how you can still use them today. Now I also want you to know that I am going to be doing this class for churches or other groups that want to learn more about this topic. I will bring oils that are mentioned in the Bible as well, so that you can smell them, and really get a picture and taste of what these are all about. They all had a place and purpose and it is so fun exploring that! But then also going through how we can still use them today! So I am going to be starting this on my blog because it is one area that interests me with these oils! So i want to open it up to anyone who might have questions. Do you want to know about a specific oil that is mentioned in the bible? If so which one, and why? What questions do you have about them. I will be more than willing to go through any specific oils that you want info on! Again if you want a class on this message me and let me know and I will be happy to plan out a special bible study class on these oils where we explore the scriptures and find how and when they were used! So I want to open this up to question and to what oils you specifically wanted to know about. And tomorrow I will start with one.

so if you have any questions or want to learn about something specific let me know! I am happy to share. You can check out my facebook page and message me there, https://www.facebook.com/ministrymomsmedicinecabinet You can also email me at eapeters1@youngliving.com or through here as well. thank you all and be blessed I am excited to share this study and will go over one tomorrow! stay tuned!!!

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