For years I have been a fan of natural healing and essential oils. I think what kept me from really embracing them was my lack of knowledge about them and how to use them for healing. Thousands of years ago, oils were all that was used, along with fruits and plants of the earth. Somehow we lost all of that over the evolution of medicine. Now that I have discovered how to use these wonderful tools, I am using them all the time. Americans are used to taking a pill and having it work almost right away. Western medicine is now embedded in our minds and is difficult to shake. Sometimes essential oils work fast, but other times you have to be very consistent to share in the healing. The upside? No side effects. The biggest thing I noticed about prescription drugs is that while trying to fix one ailment, it yet causes another. Something is wrong with this picture.
Essential oils were used all throughout history. They may have been used in oil form as we do now, but mostly they were used from the direct source. Essential oila were even spoken of many times in the Bible. They couldn't just pop an aspirin, antibiotics or take Vicodin. I honestly don't know how woman gave birth without an epidural, but I think over time our pain tolerance has gone down since the invention of modern medicine. That's just my theory. Here are just a few oils mentioned in the Bible:
| Calamus | Cassia | Cedarwood |
| Cinnamon | Cypress | Fir |
| Frankincense | Galbanum | Hyssop |
| Juniper | Myrrh | Myrtle |
| Pine | Spikenard | Myrrh |
One thing that I think is awesome is how oils were used in the life of Jesus. "Jesus’s life history has a number of instances when essential oils were
conferred on him as acts of faith and appreciation. The book of Matthew
tells of the kings from the East that came to offer Jesus gifts at his
birth, notably frankincense and myrrh. These two
resins are often used in modern times to assist in spiritual work. Jesus
also received gifts of spikenard from two women. The first woman
cracked a jar of spikenard and poured it above Jesus’s head. The second
gift-giver, Mary Magdalene, used her life savings of the same plant oil
to anoint his feet. Using her hair, she then massaged the oil into his
skin. These acts of faith and gratitude were seen as humble sacrifices
as spikenard was a particularly expensive oil to obtain (remediesathome.org)."
As we can clearly see, essential oils and plants were used often before modern medicine. They were even used to prepare young women for their husbands. Oils and plants were their sources of fragrance, instead of the chemically perfumes we have today. I just think the whole thing is fascinating. Yes I do sell the oils, but to me it's not about making money. It's about getting my health back. Taking back what is mine and showing others this incredible forgotten truth. Western medicine is necessary at times, but I do believe there is a lot we can do for ourselves first. Since Jesus used oils often during his life, it makes me wonder if he used any for healing purposes. When he was here he performed miracles and healed many, but I don't think he is magical. I do not believe he operates in the realm of magic. He said to his disciples and other followers that they could go and heal others. Did essential oils have a part in this? I don't have the answer to that, but I think it could be possible. There are many times when the Bible mentions Jesus anointing the sick with oils and praying for them. He had faith to believe in their healing and many were healed. Even non-religious historical documents speak of the many people he healed of diseases.
I personally have been using essential oils frequently for emotional support and sickness. I have been able to hault many colds with the use of Oregano oil, Onguard (an oil blend), Lemon oil and Frankincense. I have a goiter that was growing and I have been able to monitor it with the regular use of Frankincense. I have experienced more emotional stability when I diffuse Wild Orange. I also use oils on my husband and 5 month old daughter. When she was constipated, I diluted an oil blend for the stomach and rubbed it on her stomach and feet. The feet have hundreds of pores, which makes it a great entry part for the whole body. I have put oils on my feet and tasted them in the mouth. That is evidence showing how one essential oil effects the entire body. I still have a lot to learn, but so far I am very impressed and thankful to have discovered natural healing. I was kind of forced to discover it because I have been pregnant and nursing. There are few things that can be taken, except when using natural remedies. Below I will put some helpful links if you would like references to essential oils being mentioned in the Bible. I also will put my Doterra oils website link. If you are interested in learning more, feel free to contact me or comment below. Thanks for reading!
http://livinganointed.com/testimonials/bible-references.html
http://www.essential-oil-mama.com/healing-oils-of-the-bible.html
www.mydoterra.com/jacquelinedavison
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