ANOINTING OIL

The use of oils was predominant in Israel in both the Old Testament and New Testament. Oil had cleansing properties and was special because during times of famine it was considered a sign of blessings and stability. Olive oil was often used as a skin moisturizer.

Oil was used in early religious ceremonies and any person or object that was anointed, was considered blessed by the Lord.

There were at least 12 essential oils used for various purposes throughout the Bible; Frankincense, Myrrh, Cedarwood, Cypress, Cassia, Spikenard, Hyssop, Myrtle, Cistus (Rose of Sharon), Onycha and Galbanum. 

The Holy Anointing Oil used by Jesus Christ and his disciples contained an herb named Kaneh-Bosem, which has since been identified as a cannabis extract. The incense that Jesus used in ceremonies also contained a cannabis extract. The temple priests would place the incense on stones and then set them on fire and the worshippers would sit in a smoke-filled room.

Jesus Christ recognized the medicinal benefits of cannabis and is said to have used it to perform healing miracles (such as curing eye and skin diseases referred to in the Gospels).

The herb was not generally smoked or eaten, but mixed with carrier oils and absorbed through the skin, however, the cannabis in incense was inhaled.

Additionally, both the Mayans and the Druids, who considered earth as a living paradise, used mushrooms and marijuana to expand their consciousness.