How to use herbs of the Bible

Research has found that many herbs from the Bible help people as much as prescription medication. Follow these tips to use herbs of the Bible.

Things You'll Need

• Bible
• Saffron
• Frankincense
• Myrrh
• Hyssop

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Instructions

• 1

  Saffron is a herb listed in the Bible. Use saffron for depression. Saffron is an ancient Middle Eastern spice that has been proven to reduce depression as much as Prozac without the side effects. The crocin compound found in saffron may actually increase your libido rather than lessen it like most antidepressants. Find saffron tea or extract at health-food stores.

  Find Saffron in the Bible - Song of Solomon: 4:14

• 2

  Frankincense is written in the Bible, and it lessens anxiety. Recent research suggests that the smoke from burning frankincense contains incensole, which is proven to be a mood-boosting chemical that reduces anxiety. It's also great for an instant energy boost. Buy frankincense at aromatherapy stores.

  Find frankincense in the Bible - Isaiah: 60:6, Jeremiah: 6:20

• 3

  Myrrh, a tree resin, eases pain because is has natural anesthetic ingredients that numb pain signals to the brain. Find myrrh capsules at health-food stores.

  Find myrhh in the Bible - Exodus:30, 22-34, Song:4, 6-14, Proverbs:7-17, Revelation:18, 11-14, and John:19, 39-40.

• 4

  Try cumin for a stomachache. Since ancient times, cumin has been used to ease indigestion. It contains compounds that flush out toxins preventing bloating and gas. Purchase cumin seed oil capsules and cumin seed tea at health food stores.

  Cumin is mentioned in the Old and New Testaments: Isaiah 28:27 and Matthew 23:23.

• 5

  Mentioned in both the Old and New Testaments, Hyssop relieves congestion. Hyssop loosens phlegm and eases swelling as well as reduces inflammation. Put a few drops on a warm compress and use on your head or chest. Find Hyssop at health-food stores.

  Psalm 51:7, "purge me with hyssop and I shall be clean."

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