Herbs Plants have been used throughout history, (and even during
pre-historic times), by civilizations around the world for food, medicine, tools, household implements and spiritual ritual. It is great surprise is our fore fathers had been known descriptions of the use of herbs for all of these purposes.
Acacia wood is one of the first references to plants in the bible. G-d instructs Moses to use acacia wood to build the Sacred Tabernacle and the Ark of Covenant. Later in history, Christ''s crown of thorns was also fashioned from Acacia. You shall make upright frames of acacia wood for the tabernacle.
Garlic was prized by the Israelites . They complained of missing it after they left Egypt. We remember….the leeks, the onions and the garlic. During the middle Ages it was a common Christian tradition to carry garlic as a good. Charm that could ward off demons and vampires. Now scientific research has linked the consumption of garlic to various health benefits- including having the ability to kill pathogenic microorganisms- perhaps their belief was not that far from the truth! Throughout history.
mandrake plant has been associated with fertility and sexual prowess. It has a root that resembles a human image, and has been favored by both priests- Hebrews considered it a protection against evil spirits, and witches, who used the potent extract to induce hallucinations. Used incorrectly, the toxins in the Mandrake can cause dizziness, insanity and even death. In the famous biblical love ballad, The Song of Solomon, there is a reference to the pleasant smell given off by the mandrake. ..The Mandrakes give a smell, and at our gates are all manner of pleasant fruits.
Myrrh is mentioned as one of the wise men''s original gifts to the Christ Child. Myrrh is the gum resin exuded from a small shrub-like tree, which has been used to anoint the dead, and act medicinally as an expectorant or astringent. In the Book of Esther there is a description of myrrh being used as part of the beauty treatment given to wives of the king. six months with oil of myrrh and six months with perfumes and cosmetics for women. in the past myrrh is compared with the joys of sexual love. The poplar tree was used by Jacob in an interesting way.
The majestic oak tree is designated as the tree under which Abraham greeted two angels and supposedly G-d himself, all disguised as travelers. Oak is important in all areas where is grows as source of food- acorns- and for its wood and shade. In this passage there is a description of how to care for an olive tree. remember that it is not you that support the olive root, but the root that supports you. The leaf of the Olive Tree was carried by a dove to Noah on Mount Ararat, signaling the imminent recession of the flood waters. Individual olive trees can live over 1000 years, leading to the use of olive oil as a ''longevity herb''.
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Olive Trees in the Garden Gethsemane in the Holy Land that are reputed to still be living since Christ slept there during his last night of freedom. The grapevine is not directly identified, there are many passages suggesting that it was the grape. Other fruits, including orange, fig and pomegranate have been considered, also. However, popular belief awards this dubious honor to the apple.
The Apple of Eve represents the loss of innocence, indulgence and giving into temptation. have been prized for their oil and nutritive seeds in many the world. Almonds are an excellent high protein food, also rich in minerals.
Aloes were used as an anointing balm for the dead, Aloe is well known wherever it grows in the world as a healing agent, especially soothing to the skin. It is often referred to as ''the burn plant.''
Cinnamon was often used as a medicine, as well as a spice. I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.. Cinnamon is a delicious spice long coveted for its aromatic qualities. Cinnamon was used in the holy oil used in the tabernacle to anoint priests and sacred vessels. Now, we have known of plants. Use in our meals and get the advantages from it.