The meaning of "anoint" is to bless, to consecrate, to make holy, usually with a sacred oil.
To anoint means to bless or make holy. In Biblical times, anointings with sacred oil were performed as a symbolic gesture for purity, spirituality, funerals, and healing. Also called "Chrism" or "myrrh," sacred oils have been used by diverse religions for thousands of years. There are over 200 references to sacred oils in the Bible; in Exodus, God directs Moses to prepare a holy anointing oil with olive oil, myrrh, cinnamon, calamus, and cassia. Today, the use of anointing oils for worship and spiritual events, illness, healing, and death is making a resurgence.
Instructions
1. Fill the bottom pan of the double boiler half full with water. Set the top pan of the double boiler on top of the bottom half. Place the double boiler on the stove.
2. Add the oils to the top pan of the double boiler. Using the glass dropper, measure the oils into the top pan. Add:
50 drops Myrrh
25 drops Cinnamon
25 drops Calamus
50 drops Cassia
65 drops Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3. Stir to mix the oils. Turn the burner on high heat. When the water begins to boil after 4 to 6 minutes, turn the heat down to medium. Leaving the pan on the burner, stir every few minutes for about 20 minutes, to blend the oils. Do not allow the oil to boil or smoke, removing from the heat if necessary.
4. Remove the double boiler from the burner. Allow the oil to cool before handling. When the oil is cool, transfer it to a clean glass container. Put the stopper on the bottle. Label the bottle as to contents and date, using the label, or the Sharpie. Store in a cool location, away from light.
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