Oils of the Bible - Hyssop
I SHIP FREE!!!The contemporary hyssop, Hyssopus officinalis, has been used for antifungal, antibacterial, larvicidal and insect biting deterrent activities. (12) However, according to the International Bible Encyclopedia, this hyssop is not native to the area of Palestine and is not likely to be the oil mentioned throughout the Bible for cleansing and rituals. The Bible lists hyssop as: A part of ritual cleansing and ceremonial offerings (Referenced several times in Exodus 12; Leviticus 14; Numbers 19; Psalm 51; Hebrews 9) The sponge that soaked up the sour wine that was given to Jesus on the cross (John 19:29) Mentioned by Solomon in his proverbs and sacred writings (I Kings 4:34)While H. officinalis does seem to accomplish similar purposes, I personally find it more interesting that the strongest contenders for actual hyssop would be an even closer fit for such purposes: thyme and marjoram.Casey's Stephi's SpecialsYoung Living Essential Oils