Healing Oils of the Bible

Healing oils of the bible are introduced as early as Genesis when Joseph is sold into slavery. In fact, the bible is filled with references to oils, spices, balms and the traders and merchants who sold, bartered, and used them. Healing oils of the bible are fascinating and give us a glimpse into the ancient world of medicine. At their very basic level, these oils are made up of a unique, natural substance known as a “terpene.”

These compounds—whether monoterpenes or sesquiterpenes—are said to hold powerful healing properties. Although none of these statements are verified in the current medical community, the use of these oils throughout history and as recorded in Scripture makes them worth exploring a bit further. It important to note that not all oils are created equal and since there are a variety of processes used to extract these plant oils, research into each company’s practices is important.

God’s Medicine

Today’s molecular understanding of monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes reveal that each is made up carbon atoms and hydrogen atoms. Mono has ten carbon and sixteen hydrogen while sesqui has fifteen carbon and twenty-four hydrogen. Respectively they weigh 136 amu and 204 amu (amu is an atomic mass unit). These structures are said to have very specific capabilities and are often seen by the alternative medical establishment as being able to restore in us “God’s image.” In other words, they are often considered God’s medicine. This is because monoterpenes are said to reprogram corrupted cellular information while sesquiterpenes are said to deprogram and eliminate this bad DNA.