The Holy Anointing Oil contained pure olive oil and four spices: myrrh, cinnamon, cassia, and calamus. The specific composition in traditional literature related to the Old Testament is as follows: myrrh, 500 shekels (about 1 gallon); cinnamon, 250 shekels; calamus,...
Feature photo: www.essentialoilsinformer.com Nardostachys jatamansi (common name spikenard) is a flowering herb found in the Himalayan region at altitudes of 3000–5000 meters. The plant grows to a height of one meter and has bell-shaped pink flowers. The rhizomes are...
Healing herbs have been in use since the earliest of times. There are extensive references to herbs in religious texts. Rock paintings in France, India, and other parts show prehistoric humans interacting with nature. These paintings from the Stone Age date from 30000...
We refer to the relationship between “mustard seeds” and faith” in the Gospel of Matthew and others. Mustard represents the insignificance of the self and the world in the eyes of God. It also means humility. Mathew 17:19-21 Then the disciples came...
