INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Healing with Biblical Medicine
Let ’ s travel back in time to over 3,000 years ago to visit the palace of King David in Israel ’ s capital city , Jerusalem . You explore the immense castle until you stumble upon the private chambers of the king and discover a large cupboard . You ’ ve found King David ’ s medicine cabinet ! You swing open the heavy wooden doors , locate a treasure trove of healing balms , oils , spices and herbs inside , and you decide to take a closer look .
First , you find the woodsy and sweet-smelling sandalwood , which the king may use to clean wounds or as a natural aphrodisiac . Then you find some minty tasting hyssop that King David likely uses to soothe his aching muscles after battle and which acts as a powerful antiseptic . You smell the distinctive aroma of clean , energizing cypress , known for its ability to heal wounds and infections and serve as a powerful deodorant to keep the king smelling fresh in between his royal baths . You find smoky , bittersweet , sticky myrrh that the king and his royal family use to fight aging and help prevent gum disease . Then you pick up a vial of warm , spicy cassia , which boosts the body ’ s immune system as it acts as a natural insect repellant to keep the king from being harassed by bugs during the hot Jerusalem summers . And finally , you find highly cherished and prized frankincense that King David uses in his and his wives ’ soaps and perfumes to hydrate and protect their bodies .
All of these oils and more are what the queens and kings of ancient days used as their medicine . There were no pharmacies on every corner ; instead , there were simply herbs , spices and other plant parts known to promote health and healing .
Fast forward to today and step into our own personal homes . Inside , we invite you to look into our medicine cabinets . What you won ’ t find is a single prescription medication . Instead , you will discover a cornucopia of ancient medicines and natural remedies based in nature , including herbs ,
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