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The Essential Oils of Christmas
By admin | December 6, 2008
“Frankincense Essential Oil” “Myrrh Essential Oil”
Christmas time is here soon and with it brings the fabled story of the 3 Wise Men bringing the precious oils of Frankincense and Myrrh to the baby Jesus. What better time to give these precious oils to someone YOU love and adore?
Frankincense Essential Oil
Frankincense essential oil has since ancient times been considered by many many cultures as the “holy annointing oil” and as a gift to the gods. It has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years.
In ancient times healing was strictly limited to priests and priestesses. The power to heal was considered a sacred art usually associated with or practiced as ritual activities.
Frankincense was well known for its annointing and healing powers and was used to treat every conceivable ill known to man.
Frankincense was valued more than gold during ancient times and only those with great wealth and abundance possessed it. It is mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, the Ebers Papyrus (dating from sixteenth century BC) an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes.
The medical properties of Frankincense essential oil are antitumoral, immuno-stimulant, antidepressant, and it is used to treat depression, cancer, respiratory infections, inflammation and to stimulate the immune system.
Frankincense essential oil contains sesquiterpenes which stimulate the limbic system of the brain (the center of memory and emotions) and the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands. The hypothalamus is the master gland of the human body, producing many vital hormones including thyroid and growth hormone.
The fragrant influences of Frankincense increase spiritual awareness, promotes meditation, improves attitude and uplifts spirits.
Frankincense essential oil along with Sandalwood is also well known for enhancing and supporting the skin’s natural ability to rebuild DNA.
Frankincense essential oil is hard to find in an un-adulterated state. The frankincense resin, or gum, that is sold in Somalia costs between $30,000 and $35,000 per ton and when steam distilled is very expensive. Most producers and importers of Frankincense essential oil distill the oil with alcohol and also cut it with other synthetics to stretch the oil.
Frankincense that is sold for as low as $25 per ounce is distilled with alcohol and cut with synthetics. When these cut, synthetic and adulterated oils cause rashes, burns or other irritations, we wonder why we don’t get the benefit we were expecting and come to the conclusion that essential oils don’t have that much value.
That’s why it’s critical to use only 100% therapeutic grade essential oils. Anything less than pure un-adulterated essential oils will not provide the benefits desired and will also be extremely toxic. I personally use and recommend Young Living Oils as all of their essential oils are 100% pure therapeutic grade essential oils.
Myrrh Essential Oil
Myrrh essential oil was also one of the oils presented by the 3 Wise Men to the baby Jesus as a gift. Myrrh essential oil is somewhat similar in properties to Frankincense essential oil. It was also mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus and listed in Hildegard’s Medicine, a compilation of early German medicines by highly regarded Benedictine herbalist Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179).
The Arabian people used Myrrh for many skin conditions, such as chapped and cracked skin and wrinkles.
The medical properties of Myrrh essential oil are powerful antioxidant, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, antiparasitic, analgesic/anesthetic and is used to treat diabetes, cancer, hepatitis, fungal infections like Candida, ringworm, eczema etc… Myrrh essential oil also helps with tooth/gum infections and skin conditions (chapped, cracked, wrinkles, stretch marks).
The fragrant influences of Myrrh essential oil promote spiritual awareness and is uplifting. It also contains sesquiterpenes which stimulate the limbic system of the brain and the hypothalamus, pineal and pituitary glands.
Christmas Spirit Essential Oil Blend
Christmas Spirit™ essential oil blend is a sweet, spicy blend of orange, cinnamon, and spruce essential oils that tap into the happiness, joy, and security associated with the holiday season. With Christmas Spirit on hand, simply open a bottle and start diffusing!
You can diffuse throughout your home and sprinkle on logs in the fireplace, on Christmas trees, on cedar chips for dresser drawers, or on potpourri. Dried orange peels in the fireplace also make for a wonder scent.
Essence of the Season
Essence of the Season contains the rich and exotic essential oils of frankincense and myrrh, the exquisite oil blend Christmas Spirit, and the gum resins of frankincense and myrrh in a festive holiday package. All bottles are 5 ml size.
Holiday Essential Oil Collection 2008
Add some spice during the holidays with this great collection of holiday essential oils. This collection combines nine essential oils perfect for the holidays. No matter which oil you choose, this collection makes creating the perfect holiday environment easier than ever - all at a $20 savings.
The Holiday Oil Collection contains Christmas Spirit™, Joy™, Cassia, Frankincense, Myrrh, Nutmeg, Orange, Peppermint, and Pine. A free organza bag is included.
Remember to get the Diffusers too!
The Ultrasonic diffuser is an essential oil atomizer that can diffuse any essential oil from lavender to sandalwood. Using an optimal frequency of 2,400,000 cycles/second, Young Living’s Ultrasonic Diffuser atomizes cold water and essential oils, breaking up molecules into a microscopic mist.
Capable of diffusing any essential oil, this new model offers a deeper well enabling longer more continuous diffusing without frequent refilling. Other unique features include a timer, with five different cycle option; a soothing light system guaranteed to set a calming mood in any room in your home; and three different diffusion rates for easy saturation control, all of which are unique to Young Living.
During the Holiday Season, the Ultrasonic Diffuser comes with a 5ml Christmas Spirit™ and a 5ml Orange essential oil. A free organza bag is included as well.
There is also the handy travel fan diffuser you can take with you if you’re traveling during the holidays to set the holiday atmosphere wherever you go.
PLEASE NOTE: The information in this article is based solely on the use of 100% Pure Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils due to their high quality and tested purity. The use of a brand of uncertain quality and/or purity will provide you with potentially dangerous, if not lethal, results. The author assumes no responsibility for your improper use of this information.
The statements about these oils have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These oils are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Aromatherapy, Essential Oils, Frankincense Essential Oil, Myrrh Essential Oil
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