Posted on 05/31/2026 11:03:57 PM PDT by CondoleezzaProtege
Gold:
The earliest documented use occurred in China around 2,500 years before it was presented to the baby Jesus.
In medieval times, and still today, certain outlets promoted the consumption of gold to alleviate depressive symptoms and migraines, while improving concentration and alertness.
In the 19th century, gold was considered nervine — an agent that calms the nerves — and it was used to treat diverse conditions ranging from alcoholism to epilepsy...
Some gold salts, though, can be processed by the body and have anti-inflammatory properties. Some arthritis drugs include gold salts, such as sodium aurothiomalate and auranofin...
The isotope gold-198 is used in the treatment of some cancers...
Frankincense:
It has an impressive pedigree and has been traded on the Arabian Peninsula for around 6,000 years.
The aromatic resin is used in incense and perfumes; it produces a sweet, earthy, and woody aroma.
Studies have shown that these compounds reduce inflammation...
Myrrh:
This odorous sap was considered medicinal in many parts of the ancient world. In traditional Chinese medicine, for instance, it was said to have a number of benefits, including purging stagnant blood from the uterus...
In Ayurvedic medicine, myrrh tonic is considered rejuvenating.
It also appears to be, to some degree, antibacterial. Today, myrrh is used in many mouthwashes, gargles, and toothpastes...
Aside from cancer, one study found that a mixture of frankincense and myrrh alleviated neuropathic pain in mice.
(Excerpt) Read more at medicalnewstoday.com ...
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Frankincense is Boswellia, which really fights inflammation.
good to know.
seems our Lord has bequeathed to us a cornucopia of natural medicines and naturopathic treatments for much of what ails us after the Fall. we just have to seek them, trust in Him and His magnificent Creation (and stop big ag and big gov’t from adulterating our food).
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