Upper Room Aromatherapy
A member of the International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists
Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough,
07980 282420
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| Vivien Proctor-Parr | ||
Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough, 07980 282420 |
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The use of essential oils dates back to Ancient Egyptian times, and there are numerous references to oils in the Bible.
In the Old Testament, for example, both cedar wood and hyssop are mentioned in the treatment of "infectious skin disease" - probably leprosy. (Lev. 14:4) The oils from cedar wood have antiseptic qualities and hyssop is known for its cleansing properties. Cleansing was an important part of admitting the recovered sufferer back into the community, as the psalmist said, (Ps 51:17) "cleanse me with hyssop and I shall be clean." Among King Hezekiah's prized possessions were spices and fine oils. (2 Kings 20:13) and Esther's beauty treatment included the use of oil of myrrh - known for its rejuvenating, skin preserving properties. (Esther 2:12)
In the New Testament, Matthew (2:11) recounts the magi's presentation of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the infant Jesus. Also in Matthew (26:7) we read the account of Mary anointing Jesus' feet with an expensive perfume - named elsewhere as 'nard'. This is spikenard, an oil imported from India which was used for anointing the dead but was also valued as a luxury cosmetic. Some traditions suggest that the myrrh of the magis was kept by Jesus' mother, Mary, and was to have been used in the anointing of his body - a solemn ritual rendered unnecessary by the events of Easter morning.
"Perfume and fragrant oils make you feel happier" Proverbs 27 v9