by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 18, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Styrax officinalis picture – by Eitan F Stacte- aromatic resin Styrax officinalis – (common name styrax, storax, or stacte,) in the Bible inhabits eastern Mediterranean countries across Italy, Turkey, and Israel. A styrax variety also grows in California...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Jul 11, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Photo: Wibowo Djatmiko Stacte holy incense, known in Hebrew as nataf, is one of the four ingredients in Holy Incense referred to in Exodus 35:34. As with most Biblical and other religious references to herbs and plants, the botany of the plant from which the spice,...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | May 11, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Medicinal uses of Acorus calamus were popular among healing traditions around the globe, including Ayurveda, Unani, and Native American medicine. Calamus is a constituent herb in the Holy Anointing Oil referred to in the Bible. The rhizome and sometimes the leaves...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 30, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Calamus true identity is disputed by biblical scholars.. Acorus calamus and Cymbopogon are popular candidates. Both species are monocots, prefer moist habitats, and are sources of aromatic essential oils. Others, such as Benet (1967), have posited a less popular...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 20, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Feature photo – Vinayaraj Bdellium gum Commiphora wightii and C. africana are believed to be the ingredients of a composite gum called bdellium (a.k.a Bdellium Gum). Theophrastus was the first to mention bdellium, which he learned about during the campaigns of...
by Sudhirahluwalia, Inc | Apr 8, 2016 | Biblical herbs
Featured photo: Hafizmuar Agarwood trade has been going on for thousands of years. Today, the Middle East is the largest consumer of agarwood products. The oil is a principal ingredient in 400 fragrances. Oudh wood chips are used in rosary beads, necklaces, incense,...
