The ingredients we use and recommend to make anointing oils are specifically mentioned in the Bible.  This is to stir the passion in your heart to find out what God really says in His Word.  Often times you will be surprised to find a particular plant, tree, flower, is actually mentioned in the scriptures. 

Before beginning to prepare an anointing oil you will need to spend time in prayer and receive God's direction about which essential oils, herbs or scents to use.  There are many plants, flowers, herbs, fruit and trees mentioned in the bible.  Often times the Holy Spirit will direct you to create a blend that represents a special need in your life or a loved one. 

The scriptures surrounding each plant, flower, herb, fruit or tree in the bible are multi-faceted.  Only through time in prayer will you be able to receive the full hidden manna in the word the Lord wants to reveal to you.  

There are many different ways to prepare anointing oils.  You can use pure essential oils, fresh herbs and flowers, dried herbs, or resins.  Thus, you will need to pray and ask the Lord for direction about which type of ingredient to use.  You will also need to pray which carrier oil to use.  All anointing oils are diluted or infused in a carrier oil. 

Below is a list of some of the plants, herbs, resins, trees and flowers mentioned in the bible.  Many are available in a essential oil, absolute, dry plant material  or resin form.  It essential to learn about the safety information of plants and essences you plan on working with as some can be hazardous if used inappropriately.  We recommend reading The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils written by Julia Lawless.  This book includes extensive information about the origins, properties, uses and actions of 165 extensive herbs and essential oils.  You may purchase this book here.

Carrier Oils

Below you will find a list of carrier oils that can be used to make anointing oils.

Shelf Life - The length of time before a carrier oil will be begin to turn rancid and decompose.

Abyssinian Oil (Mustard) - Shelf life is approximately 24 months.

Grapeseed Oil - Shelf life is approximately 3-6 months.  Solvent extracted grapeseed oil has a shelf life of 9 months.  Keep refrigerated.

Olive Oil - Shelf life is approximately 12 months to 18 months if stored properly in a cool dark place.  Purchasing a fresh high grade olive oil is recommended to make anointing oils.  Olive oil purchased from the local grocery store is often old and will not have as long of a shelf life.

Sweet Almond Oil - Shelf life is approximately 3-6 months is not refrigerated.  If refrigerated the shelf life can be increased to 12 months.

Jojoba Oil - Indefinite shelf life.