Have you ever felt like you need a little bit of help with a bad taste in your mouth or maybe concerned that your breath my not be too pleasant to others? Here is a quick and natural fix to help your breath be fresher is with Cassia essential oil.
Put one drop of Cassia in about 1/4 cup of pure water, gargle, spit out or swallow. You will then have a clean and fresh taste in your mouth and your breath will be more pleasant to others.
You could also dip the tip of a toothpick in the essential oil. When you put the toothpick in your mouth, just be mindful that it may be a bit warm, but once you get used to this you will be happy to have some on hand.
Cassia has a rich Biblical history. Mentioned in one of the oldest known medical records, Ebers Papyrus (dating from sixteenth century BC) an ancient Egyptian list of 877 prescriptions and recipes.
Psalm 45:8—All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee glad.
Cassia (Cinnamomum cassia) comes from a slender, evergreen tree, which grows up, to 20 feet tall. It is native to China. The oil is steam distilled from the bark. Cassia was an ingredient in the Holy Anointing Oil given to Moses. This exotic fragrance of vanilla/cinnamon might be similar in its aroma to cinnamon, but it is physically and chemically much different and three times more potent than cinnamon. Care must be taken in topical use as it may cause skin sensation.
Cassia is one of four essential oils that are the ingredients in Moses’ Holy Anointing Oil. Holy Anointing Oil, was considered to bring about healing. Anoint translated from the Hebrew and Greek meant “to cover, rub, or smear the head or body (or object) with oil”. In some cases, the word meant “to pour oil over the head or body (or object).” A commonly used Hebrew word for anoint was “masach”. It is interesting that the Hebrew variations of the word for anoint are similar to the English word “massage” both in meaning and in pronunciation. Laying of hands in a loving manner and with prayer.
Exodus 30:23,24,25—Take thou also unto thee principal spices, of pure myrrh five hundred shekels, and of sweet cinnamon half so much, even two hundred and fifty shekels, and of sweet calamus two hundred and fifty shekels, And of cassia five hundred shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary, and of oil olive an hin: And thou shalt make it an oil of holy ointment, an ointment compound after the art of the apothecary: it shall be an holy anointing oil.
One way of “anointing” oils that may be helpful in alleviating ailments is:
1. Begin on the crown of the head.
2. Applying to the bottoms of the feet on the Vitaflex point that reflects the ailment.
3. Apply to the back, over the lung area, for a congestive ailment.
4. Apply to the chest, for a congestive ailment.
Source: Bark of the tree
Ancient Uses: Ingredient in Moses’ Holy Anointing Oil.
Modern Uses: Immune system builder and supportive of the body’s natural defenses.
Medical Properties: Anti-inflammatory (COX2 inhibitor), anti-fungal, antibacterial, antiviral, anticoagulant, immune system builder and supportive of the body’s natural defenses.*
Uses: Cataracts, fungal infections (ringworm, candida), atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis.*
Other uses of Cassia are:
- Put a drop or two on your fingers and rub through the hair. Perfumed hair is good anytime, especially at night.
- Diffuse or put a drop in your hand, rub hands together and cup over nose, gently inhale for a joyful, uplifting feeling.* (Be mindful to not touch your face with your hands, just cup your hands about an inch away from you nose and face.)
- Add a drop to water, swish in mouth, and gargle for a delicious and effective mouthwash.
- Put a drop in a glass of water and shake it up (to disperse the oil) for a protecting & refreshing drink. You may just find it curbs your desire for sugar! Also taking it internally may help with fungal problems! (Glass containers only!!)
- Use it in cooking. For example, add a drop or two to yams.
- Add a drop to hot chocolate and enjoy!
- Add a drop or two to hot water, stir, and drink to take away the chill.
- Dilute 50/50 and apply to area of concern and Vitaflex foot points to help with boils, ringworm, and fungal infections.*
- Combine with carrier oil and other oils such as Frankincense, Sandalwood, Myrrh, Hyssop, or Galbanum and wear as fragrance or put it on a handkerchief and carry with you or take to bed at night.
Purchase Cassia in the 12 Oils of Ancient Scripture Kit
NOTE: While its aroma is similar to cinnamon, cassia is chemically and physically quite different. May irritate the nasal membranes if inhaled directly from diffuser or bottle.
Note: Not all essential oils are the same. Therapeutic-grade essential oils are steam distilled and wild crafted, their oils are carefully extracted by way of hot water and steam and they are free from any synthetic chemicals. Many labels use the words “For External Use Only,” which means that they might include chemicals other than pure oil.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information refers solely to products from Young Living Essential Oils and is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, and claim to cure, treat or prevent any disease. We urge you to do the health related research necessary to learn what is right for you. Young Living uses only therapeutic grade oils. Perfume grade or poor quality oils may possibly be harmful due to unknown additives and poor plant or distillation conditions. US labeling for essential oils is governed by the Perfume Act, allowing labels to say “100% pure essential oil” and by law contain only 5% of any grade
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Read other Oils of the Bible articles:
12 Oils of the Bible-Frankincense-Part 1
12 Oils of the Bible-Myrrh-Part 2
12 Oils of the Bible-Aloes-Sandalwood-Part 3
12 Oils of the Bible-Cedarwood-Part 5
12 Oils of the Bible-Cypress-Part 6
12 Oils of the Bible-Galbanum-Part 7
12 Oils of the Bible-Hyssop-Part 8
12 Oils of the Bible-Myrtle-Part 9
12 Oils of the Bible-Onycha-Part 10
12 Oils of the Bible-Rose of Sharon-Part 11
12 Oils of the Bible-Spikenard-Part 12
*This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Resources: “Healing Oils of the Bible” by David Stewart Ph. D
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