Tag Archives: Essential Oils

How to Use Essential Oils: Bath

To enjoy the benefits of essential oils in your bath, start by adding 3–4 drops of gentle oils like lavender, geranium, or Roman chamomile directly to the bathwater. Alternatively, you can mix 5–10 drops of your favorite essential oil with half an ounce of bath or shower gel for a soothing soak. For an extra touch, combine 5–6 drops of essential oil with ¾ cup of Epsom salts, mix thoroughly, and let the salts dissolve as you fill the tub with warm water.

Essential Oils in the Bible

In the Bible, God instructs Moses to create a special holy anointing oil using specific ingredients. This recipe is found in Exodus 30:23-25. Here’s a simplified explanation:

Take the following high-quality spices:

  • 500 shekels of liquid myrrh
  • 250 shekels of sweet-smelling cinnamon
  • 250 shekels of calamus (a fragrant cane)
  • 500 shekels of cassia (a spice similar to cinnamon)
  • A hin (about a gallon) of olive oil

These ingredients are combined by a skilled perfumer to create a sacred anointing oil. This oil was set apart as holy and used for special purposes in worship and dedication.

Yarrow, Healer of the Ages

Oh yarrow, herb of healing grace,
In you, we find a gentle embrace,
A timeless remedy, nature’s art,
Healing body, mind, and heart.

Yarrow, healer of the ages past,
With feathery leaves and blooms amassed,
A herb that stands a meter high,
Pink-white crowns reach for the sky.

In ancient times, you soothed the pain,
From battle wounds to ailments’ strain,
Your essence, pure, in oil refined,
A myriad uses we now find.

For those who suffer hemorrhoid plight,
A touch of yarrow brings relief so light,
With coconut oil, a blend so fine,
Applied to ease, where troubles align.

When emotions whirl like stormy seas,
Yarrow in a diffuser brings peace with ease,
A calming wave, a soothing balm,
Restoring balance, restoring calm.

Digestive woes, discomfort’s blight,
A touch of yarrow makes it right,
With gentle hands, apply with care,
And find relief from the burdens you bear.

For hair that’s lost its strength and sheen,
Yarrow’s gift is evergreen,
In shampoos mixed, it works its charm,
Restoring health, protecting from harm.