Diffuser: Most people will use a diffuser to diffuse the aroma of essential oils while praying. Essential oils are slowly released into the air at room temperature, allowing people in the room to inhale them. Incense Sticks: Incense sticks or aggarbatti are the most common aromatherapy method used while praying.
According to the scriptures, it is believed that by offering mustard oil to Lord Shani, he is pleased, due to which you get rid of Sade Sati, Shani Dosha or Dhaiya. Along with offering Mustard oil to Lord Shani, one must also light a mustard oil lamp, which is considered auspicious.
It was scented olive oil that was chosen to be a holy anointing oil for the Israelites.
Frankincense. Frankincense Essential Oil (Boswellia carterii) is one of the most powerful and deeply spiritual essential oils available.
Traditional Myrrh from Somalia, Frankincense Papyrifera from Ethiopia, and green Organic Spikenard from Nepal come together as a very complimentary and therapeutic Premium Biblical Essential Oil Set.
As per the Biblical tale, as recounted in Matthew 2:1-12, an infant Jesus of Nazareth was visited in Bethlehem on the eve of his birth by Magi bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. To our modern sensibilities, these three gifts don't seem quite even.
Psalm 45:7-8, Proverbs 27:9, Isaiah 61:3 and Hebrews 1:9 all reference oils in some way, as in “the oil of joy” and “the oil of gladness,” and they speak of how oils “rejoice the heart.” Essential oils are also referred to in the Bible as fragrances, odors, ointments, aromas, perfumes and sweet savors.
After the Liturgy of the Word, the blessing of the oils takes place. In a formal procession, olive oil is brought forward in special urns; the oil of the sick is presented first, next the oil of the catechumens, and finally oil for the holy chrism. The bishop prays over and blesses each oil individually.
Frankincense is often called the King of Oils. This is likely because of its versatility and wide range of therapeutic benefits. Frankincense oil comes from only a few varieties of Boswellia trees that are native to parts of the world, such as India, Yemen, Africa, and Oman.
7. Lavender. Lavender attracts good fortune and protects spaces from negative energy. It is an easy-to-grow plant and has a signature purple colour and also a pleasing fragrance.
The Blessing Oil is an old recipe, more often found as Oil of the Three Magi or Three Wise Men Oil. Its basic ingredients are Olive Oil, Frankincense Oil, and Myrrh Oil. I add in a Chrysanthemum Blossom and some Citrine to make it extra magical and to add a little extra Divine Connection.
The Bible mentions several different kinds of oil that can be used for anointing. Olive oil was often used because it was an ordinary, everyday type of oil that was easy to obtain. But other types of oils could also be used, such as castor oil, almond oil, or even myrrh (see Exodus 30:23).
The Bible uses myrrh most frequently as a component of holy pouring oil. In the Bible, myrrh oil was used as an ointment, an incense, a component in embalming, and as a skin-beauty treatment by Queen Esther. The Bible uses myrrh most frequently as a component of holy anointing oil.
The olive branch is often used as a symbol of peace, and the olive tree is used in scripture as a symbol of the house of Israel (see Jacob 5). Olive oil can also symbolize the Savior's Atonement, since the bitter olive, when crushed, provides oil that is sweet.