Essential Oil: The Bible & Chemistry There are over 600 references to essential oils and/or the aromatic plants from which they were extracted in the Bible. Here are the fourteen principal oils of the Bible listed in order of the most frequently mentioned: 1. Myrrh: Mentioned in the Bible 18x directly + 138x indirectly = 156x. a. Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes 60%, Ketones 15%, Aldehydes 4% 2. Frankincense: Mentioned in the Bible 22x directly + 59x indirectly = 81x. a. Chemistry: Monoterpenes-82% Sesquiterpenes-8% 3. Calamus: Mentioned in the Bible 5x directly + 65x indirectly = 70x. a. Chemistry: Ketones-40%, Phenols 30% 4. Cedarwood: Mentioned in the Bible 5x directly + 65x indirectly = 69x. a. Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes- 98% 5. Cinnamon: Mentioned in the Bible 4x directly +65x indirectly = 69x. a. Chemistry: Aldehydes-47%, Phenols-25%. 6. Cassia: Mentioned 3x directly =65x indirectly = 68x. a. Chemistry: Aldehydes- 80%, Phenols -8%, Esters -5%. 7. Galbanum: Mentioned in the Bible 1x directly + 54x indirectly = 55x. a. Chemistry: Monoterpenes – 75%, Sesquiterpenes – 4%. 8. Onycha (Friar’s Balm/ Benzoin): Mentioned in the Bible 1x directly =54 x indirectly = 55x. a. Chemistry: Esters 70%, Carboxylic Acids 20%. 9. Spikenard (Nard): Mentioned in the Bible 7x + 10x indirectly = 17x. a. Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes 50%, Monoterpenes 36%, Phenols 2%. 10. Hyssop: Mentioned in the Bible 12x directly = 12x. a. Chemistry: Ketones 48%, Monoterpenes 30%, Sesquiterpenes 8%, Phenols 4%. 11. Sandalwood (Aloes): Mentioned in the Bible 5 x directly =5 x. a. Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes 95%. 12. Myrtle: Mentioned in the Bible 6x directly =6x. a. Chemistry: Monoterpenes 37%, Esters 15%, Alcohols 12%, Phenols 3%. 13. Cypress: Mentioned in the Bible 1x directly + 4x indirectly =5x. a. Chemistry: Monterpenes 77%, Sesquiterpenes 12%. 14. Rose Of Sharon (Cistus): Mentioned in the Bible 1x directly +2x indirectly =3x. a. Chemistry: Monoterpenes 54%, Alcohols 12%. What was the anointing oil & incense? Exodus 30:22 -25 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Take the following fine spices: 500 shekels of liquid myrrh, half as much (that is, 250 shekels) of fragrant cinnamon, 250 shekels of fragrant calamus, 500 shekels of cassia—all according to the sanctuary shekel—and a hin of olive oil. Make these into a sacred anointing oil, a fragrant blend, the work of a perfumer. It will be the sacred anointing oil. Exodus 30:34 -36 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Take fragrant spices—gum resin, onycha and galbanum—and pure frankincense, all in equal amounts, 35 and make a fragrant blend of incense, the work of a perfumer. It is to be salted and pure and sacred. 36 Grind some of it to powder and place it in front of the ark of the Covenant law in the tent of meeting, where I will meet with you. It shall be most holy to you. Leviticus 8:12 He poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him to consecrate him. James 5:14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. Mark 6:13 They drove out many demons and anointed many sick people with oil and healed them. Duet 7:13 “God will bless the oil of a righteous person” Electromagnetic frequency – 52MHz (basil) – 320 MHz (rose) Negative thoughts lowers frequency 12 MHz. Positive thoughts increase our frequency by 10 MHz. Prayer raises MHz by 15 MHz!!!! Chemistry~ There are 40 million trillion molecules per drop in essential oils; 100 trillion cells in the body, that’s 40,000 molecules per cell! They are so small that they easily cross the blood brain barrier. With an atomic mass units (amu) of 500; most Rx molecules are too large to cross the BBB. Substances must be less than 800 amu to cross. One drop of EO provides 40,000 molecules per cell- it takes only one molecule of the right kind to open a receptor site & communicate with the DNA or RNA to alter cellular function. Think PMS P – Phenols: Cleanse receptor sites on surface of cells. M – Monoterpenes: Reprogram with correct information S – Sesquiterpenes: Deprogram incorrect information Phenols & Phenylpropanoids: 1. They are antiseptic. 2. They cleanse the receptor sites. 3. They promote hormonal balance. 4. They are calming. 5. They help with healthy bodily function. 6. Modern research has found Cinnamon oil to be as effective against certain bacteria as Penicillin and Ampicillin. 7. There are hundreds of types including ketones, aldehydes & easters. 8. They are found in many oils but the highest concentrations are; Calamus 30%, Cinnamon 25%, and Cassia 8%-- These last three oils are all ingredients of the Holy Anointing Oil of Exodus 30:23- 24 Monoterpenes: 1. There are over 2,000 varieties of monoterpenes 2. They are hostile to microbes. 3. They reprogram cells with correct information. 4. They can be virucidal. 5. They cleanse the circulatory system. 6. They are found in many oils but the highest concentrations are; Frankincense 82%, Cypress 77%, Galbanum 75%, Rose of Sharon 54%, Myrtle 37%, Spikenard 36%, and Hyssop 30%. Sesquiterpenes: 1. There are more than 10,000 varieties of Sesquiterpenes. 2. They are oxygenating & mood elevating. 3. They deprogram miswritten codes in the DNA. 4. They stimulate the pineal & pituitary gland. 5. They are spiritually elevating. 6. They create an environment that makes it difficult for cancer cells to survive. 7. They are strong supporters of the immune system and boost the body’s natural defenses. 8. They are found in many oils but the highest concentrations are; Cedarwood 98%, Sandalwood 95%, Myrrh 65%, Spikenard 46% & Cypress 12%. 12 Oils of Ancient Scriptures: Aloes/Sandalwood (Santalum album) Mentioned in the Bible 5 x directly =5 x Scriptures: Numbers 24:6, Psalms 45:8, Proverbs 7:17, Song of Solomon 4:14 o John 19:39"And there came also Nicodemus, which at the first came to Jesus by night, and brought a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about an hundred pound weight" Source: From India-wood of the tree-- it is extracted from the Sandalwood tree Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes 95% ORAC: 160,000 Ancient Uses: It was used in assistance in meditation, embalming and aphrodisiac. Modern Uses: Sandalwood contains the 4th highest concentrations of sesquiterpenes of all the oils-(90%). The fragrant influence enhances deep sleep, and may help remove negative programming from the cells. It is high in sesquiterpenes that stimulate the pineal gland and the limbic region of the brain, the center of emotions. The pineal gland is responsible for releasing melatonin, a powerful immune stimulant and anti-tumoral agent. Can be grounding and stabilizing. Apply a little inside the nose before going to sleep, supportive of female reproductive and endocrine systems; urinary tract infections, Cancer, viral infection-Herpes of all kinds. The divinely sweet aroma, a softly balsamic base-note, evokes the Earth element at its most sensual yet deeply tranquil space. o Research at the Young Living University documented its ability to inhibit many cancerous type cells. Cassia (Cinnamonum cassia) Mentioned in the Bible 3x directly =65x indirectly = 68x Scriptures: Exodus 30:24; Ezekiel 27:19; Job 42:14; (“Kezia” means cassia) o Psalms 45:8 "All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad" Source: Steam distilled from the branches, leaves, and Petioles. (While its aroma is similar to cinnamon, cassia is chemically and physically quite different. From China Chemistry: Aldehydes- 80%, Phenols -8%, Esters -5%. ORAC: 15,170 Ancient Uses: Ingredient in Moses “Holy Anointing Oil”. Mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, the Ebers Papyrus 16th BC Modern Use: Cataracts, fungal infections (ringworm, Candida), atherosclerosis arteriosclerosis, Immune builder and supportive of the body’s natural defenses. Anti-inflammatory, Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-coagulant. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) Mentioned in the Bible 4x directly +65x indirectly = 69x. Scriptures: Exodus 30:23; Song of Solomon 4:14; Revelation 18:13 o Proverbs 7:17 ”I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon.” Source: Bark of the tree from Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Ceylon Chemistry: Aldehydes-47%, Phenols-25% ORAC: 10,340 Ancient Use: Cinnamon was reported to be part of the “Four Thieves Vinegar” used by grave-robbing bandits to protect themselves during the 15th century plague. Modern Uses: Cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, viral infections (herpes etc.) digestive complaints, ulcers, and warts, Its anti-inflammatory, powerful antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, anticoagulant, circulatory stimulant, anti- parasitic. (In lab tests it has been proven as effective as or better than several antibiotics). Fragrant Influence: Thought to attract wealth. Cedarwood (Cedrus atlantica) Mentioned in the Bible 5x directly + 65x indirectly = 69x. Scriptures: Leviticus 14;4, 6, 49, 52; number 19:6 o Leviticus 14:4 “Then shall the priest command to take him that is to be cleansed two birds alive and clean, and cedarwood, and scarlet, and hyssop.” "And he spake of trees, from the cedar tree that is in Lebanon even unto the hyssop that springeth out of the wall: (1Kings 4:33) Source: Morocco, USA, Cedrus Atlantica is the species most closely related to the Biblical Cedars of Lebanon. Steamed distilled from the bark. Chemistry: Sesquiterpenes- 98% ORAC: 1,689,996 Ancient Uses: Cleansing of lepers, ritual cleansing after touching a dead body or anything else considered “unclean,” skin problems, various medicines, calming effects,. This may be the first and most ancient of the distilled oils inasmuch as Chinese, Sumerians and Egyptians were using Oil of Cedarwood for embalming, disinfecting, hygienic, and other purposes more than 5,000 years ago. Mentioned on a Babylonian tablet dated 1800B.C. Modern Uses: Insect repellent, hair loss, tuberculosis, bronchitis, gonorrhea, skin disorders, Cedarwood is highest know oil in sesquiterpenes (98%) which can deprogram misinformation and bring oxygen to the cellular levels.