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As we come out of the Christmas season,
we’ve been reminded of the Biblical stories
of essential oils given to the Christ child. But
have you ever wondered, why these gifts?
Here are some ideas on why these oil gifts
were chosen and their importance for today.
We recall the story of the three wise men
bringing gifts to the Christ child which
included Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh.
Frankincense andMyrrh were considered oils
of royalty. In ancient times, Frankincense was
highly regarded for its healing and spiritually
uplifting qualities. Today, Frankincense has
been studied for its value to support the
immune system. Many people find that this
oil enhances their meditation practice.
Myrrh essential oil was valued for its
purification as described in the Book of
Esther. Known as reddish tears, it was used
by midwives of the day to aid in the delivery
of the baby. In modern day, myrrh oil is a
wonderful oil to bring balance to our body.
Myrrh is often added in lotions to support
healthy skin care.
Another resin/essential oil used in Biblical
times was Balsam. In some areas of the
world, Balsam is referred to as liquid gold.
So, some theorize that the gold given to
the Christ child may have been balsam oil
or resin. This also was known as a royal
essential oil. Today, we know that Balsam
has benefits to the immune system and
supports the respiratory system.
When they opened up King Tut’s tomb in
1922, the jewels and other belongings were
intact but the essential oils were stolen.
However, the vessels that held these oils
still had the resins remaining. When these
resins were tested, guess what they found?
Frankincense, Myrrh and Balsam!
By Debra Reis, RN, MSN, NP
Oils of the Bible
Ancient Wisdom for
Modern Healing
SOAR TO SUCCESS
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