| "And when they had come into the house, they saw | | | | white blood cells four-fold which helps with the |
| the young Child with Mary His mother, and fell down | | | | immune system. This herb's antiseptic, anti-viral and |
| and worshiped Him. And when they had opened their | | | | anti-bacterial properties make it a fantastic treatment |
| treasures, they presented unto Him gifts: gold and | | | | for vaginal yeast infections. It's stimulation of the |
| frankincense and myrrh." Matthew 2:11 | | | | immune system helps in fighting the overgrowth of |
| These herbs have been used for centuries and cross | | | | the Candida Albicans fungus. And, it is also a good |
| culturally for both their healing qualities as well as | | | | remedy for thrush and herpes simplex. |
| aromatic qualities. The bible mentions these two | | | | Today, there are many uses for both these herbs |
| specific herbs over 15 times throughout the bible | | | | which can be readily found in your local pharmacy, |
| (which I won't take the time to list them all). They | | | | health store, vitamin shop and of course online. Myrrh |
| were used as ointments for healing, the Egyptians | | | | can be found in mouthwashes, gargles and |
| used Myrrh as an embalming agent for the bodies of | | | | toothpastes. You can purchase liniments and healing |
| Pharaohs, as an antiseptic, and burned it during their | | | | salves which can be applied on abrasions and minor |
| religious services. | | | | skin conditions. |
| In India frankincense was used during worship as | | | | Just as Myrrh, Frankincense can also be found readily |
| incense. In Greek culture Myrrh was used specifically | | | | available in the same venues as mentioned above. |
| by soldiers during battle because of its powerful | | | | This herb will more than likely be found as |
| antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. In Chinese | | | | concentrated oil which can be applied to wounds to |
| medicine both these herbs are used in decoctions, | | | | protect from tetanus and other infections. It is good |
| liniments and incense. When combined, myrrh is the | | | | to help relieve abdomen pain and stomachaches. |
| "blood mover," it increases circulation and heart rate, | | | | Women will find it to be very helpful during their |
| while frankincense moves the Qi, which is very good | | | | period to help with nausea, headaches and if you |
| for arthritic conditions. | | | | have heavy periods. |
| Frankincense is a milky-white substance or resin | | | | There are many, many more uses for both these |
| produced by a shrubby tree, genus Boswellia. There | | | | herbs which can listed and which research can attest |
| are about 25 known species of Boswellia and each | | | | to as being amazing treatments. I recommend that if |
| having its own distinctive fragrance. Myrrh, is the | | | | this information has been helpful in giving you another |
| resin or sap which also comes from a shrub or small | | | | avenue to help relieve any one of these conditions |
| tree, Burseraceae family that when punctured leaks | | | | listed above that you research and see if these |
| the liquid resin. | | | | natural herbs will be your solution. However, please |
| Myrrh is an extremely effective antibiotic and | | | | consult your personal physician to make sure it is |
| disinfectant that causes the body to increase its | | | | right for you. |