12 Oils of the Bible-Onycha-Part 10

Stress is in everyone’s lives at some point. We search for different ways to help us cope with the stresses of our lives, and when we find a good “fix”, we need to hang on to that “magic”.  If you are still searching for a way to help to get through a stressful situation and you would rather it were a pure, natural, alternative, perhaps you might give therapeutic-grade Onycha essential oil a try.

Onycha has a very nice scent, somewhat like vanilla.  When you diffuse it with either lavender or peppermint, not only does it smell really good, but you may be surprised  to feel your stress level decrease.

Onycha(styrax benzoin) Although onycha is only mentioned in scripture by name once, it holds the high position of being an ingredient of the holy incense (Exodus 30:34). Other names for onycha are “benzoin”, “friar’s balm” and “Java frankincense”. Tincture of benzoin was an antiseptic used in hospitals for more than a hundred years (since the mid 1800s).

Onycha may have been used in hospitals but it does NOT have a hospital smell. It contains vanillin aldehyde, which gives it the pleasant scent of vanilla.

Onycha was valued anciently for its ability to speed healing of wounds and to help prevent infection.

Source: From resin of tree

Ancient Uses:

Perfume, blended in holy anointing oils, comforting, soothing, uplifting, and ointment to heal skin wounds.

Modern Uses:

Stimulates renal output, used for colic, flatulence, constipation and may help control blood sugar levels. Inhaled for sinusitis, bronchitis, colds, coughs and sore throats. Anti-inflammatory, used for dermatitis and skin wounds relieves stress when used in massage.*

Application:

Inhaled, use in massage, applied directly in cuts and wounds, it protects from infection and accelerates healing.*

Uses of Onycha:

• Put a drop on a cut or scrape to speed healing and help prevent infection.*
• Place a drop on a wound to help slow bleeding.*
• Place a drop on each underarm instead of deodorant.*
• Dilute 1 drop in a tsp of honey or 4 oz. of rice milk and ingest to help with a cold, cough or sore throat.*
• Rub several drops on the stomach to help ease gripping pains.*
• Combine with rose and V-6 Mixing Oil for a full body massage to help elevate ones mood.*
• Mix with either lavender or peppermint and diffuse for a warming, soothing effect.* (Note: do not diffuse onycha alone, as it is too thick and resinous)
• Put in some warm rice milk (4 oz) and gargle (then swallow) to help with a sore throat or laryngitis.*
• Rub a several drops on chapped or cracked skin to help speed healing.*

Onycha essential oil can be purchased by ordering:

Twelve Oils of Ancient Scripture

When you have this kit you will be able to utilize the calming effects of Onycha, along with it’s other uses. Plus you get the added benefit of having on hand the other 11 oils in the kit:

Frankincense, Myrrh, Sandalwood, Cassia, Cedarwood, Cypress, Galbanum, Hyssop, Myrtle, Rose of Sharon and Spikenard. This kit is a wonderful, spiritual essential oil kit for anyone, and especially for those that are studiers of the Bible and are looking for greater knowledge and closeness to our Creator.

Read other Oils of the Bible articles:

12 Oils of the Bible-Frankincense-Part 1

12 Oils of the Bible-Myrrh-Part 2

12 Oils of the Bible-Aloes-Sandalwood-Part 3

12 Oils of the Bible-Cassia-Part 4

12 Oils of the Bible-Cedarwood-Part 5

12 Oils of the Bible-Cypress-Part 6

12 Oils of the Bible-Galbanum-Part 7

12 Oils of the Bible-Hyssop-Part 8

12 Oils of the Bible-Myrtle-Part 9

12 Oils of the Bible-Rose of Sharon-Part 11

12 Oils of the Bible-Spikenard-Part 12

* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Resources: “Healing Oils of the Bible” by David Stewart Ph. D

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Article by Jonell Elder, Young Living Essential Oil Distributor

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