In the previous article, we explored the City of Nazareth. In this newsletter, we shall head North to the Zippori National Park and the unique city of Cana. While Zippori is a fascinating archaeological site one must visit, Cana is the location of Jesus’ first miracle. Before leaving Nazareth- make sure you visit Nazareth Village. Around a 10-15 min walk from Nazareth city center, you can have an opportunity to step back in time. Nazareth Village is an open-air museum, where visitors can see and experience how life in Nazareth was at the time of Jesus. The guides in the museum wear the same cl ..read more

Nazareth, in Hebrew, Nazerat; in Arabic, En-Nasra, is described in the New Testament as the city Jesus spent his childhood, therefore it is a must-see for any Christian. The historic city is located in the Galilee region, in the northern part of Israel. As of 2021, Nazareth’ss population is estimated to be around 77,780 people, while 71% of the city population are Muslim, and the remaining 29% are Christians. Nazareth- The first landmark in Jesus Trail The city of Nazareth is the first landmark of Jesus Trail. The Jesus Trail is a 65 KM route, in the Galilee region. It was established by Ma ..read more

The term essential oil dates back to the sixteenth century and derives from the drug ‘Quinta Essentia’, named by the Swiss physician, alchemist, lay theologian, and philosopher of the German Renaissance and pioneer in several aspects of the “medical revolution”, Paracelsus von Hoheheim of Switzerland (Brenner 1993). The first distillation process is dated back to the ninth century when the Arabs brought essential oils to Europe. In the sixteenth century, methods of extraction were more common and by the end of the nineteenth century, chemists have isolated, separated and reproduced the active ..read more

The term essential oil dates back to the sixteenth century and derives from the drug ‘Quinta Essentia’, named by the Swiss physician, alchemist, lay theologian, and philosopher of the German Renaissance and pioneer in several aspects of the “medical revolution”, Paracelsus von Hoheheim of Switzerland (Brenner 1993). The first distillation process is dated back to the ninth century when the Arabs brought essential oils to Europe. In the sixteenth century, methods of extraction were more common and by the end of the nineteenth century, chemists have isolated, separated and reproduced the active ..read more

Boost your immunity and combat depression with Frankincense – one of the precious ingredients in our Origin Oil Pack Frankincense (Boswellia carteri) is considered a holy anointing oil in the Middle East and has been used in religious ceremonies for thousands of years. It stimulates the limbic part of the brain, which elevates the mind, helping to overcome stress and despair. It is used in European medicine to combat depression. In studies conducted at Vienna and Berlin Universities, researchers found that sesquiterpenes found in essential oils like frankincense can increase oxygen levels in ..read more

Myrrh is one of the precious ingredients in our Origin Oil Pack Myrrh (Commiphora Myrrha) is referenced throughout the Old and New Testament constituting a part of a holy anointing formula given to Moses. It has one of the highest levels of sesquiterpenes, a class of compounds that can stimulate the hypothalamus, pituitary, and amygdala, the control center for emotions and hormone release in the brain. Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha – Burseraceae) Myrrh was well know to the ancients. It was an ingredient of incense used for religious ceremonies and fumigation by the ancient Egyptians. Called punt o ..read more

The touch of mystery in the famous Herbes de Provence – lavender is one of the precious ingredients in our Origin Oil Pack Lavender, is a sweet-scented herb in the mint family that produces spikes of pale purple flowers. It is a shrubby plant indigenous to mountainous regions of Europe. The funda­mental motivation for cultivating this plant is for the dis­tillation of oil. England, France, Yugoslavia, Tasmania, and Bulgaria produce most of the world’s lavender oil. The French variety is the oldest and most highly prized. History of Lavender For centuries, lavender oil alleviates tension headac ..read more

Olive oil – the “liquid gold” of the ancients is is one of the precious ingredients in our Origin Oil Pack History of Olive Oil According to an article published by Reviews in Environmental Science and Biotechnology the modern olive tree most likely originated in ancient Persia and Mesopotamia spreading towards Syria and Israel in the Mediterranean Basin where it was cultivated and later introduced to North Africa. Some scholars have argued that olive cultivation originated with the Ancient Egyptians. There are indications that it was first cultivated in Syria by a Semitic race, 6.000 years ag ..read more

Cinnamon and Cassia are one of the world’s most powerful antiseptics and was once more valuable than gold! It is is one of the precious ingredients in our Origin Oil Pack Cinnamon/Cassia Cinnamon is the name for several species of trees, all of which are members of the genus Cinnamomum in the family Lauraceae. Only a few Cinnamomum species are grown commercially for spice. Cinnamomum verum is sometimes considered to be “true cinnamon”, but most cinnamon in international commerce is derived from the related species Cinnamomum cassia, also referred to as “cassia”. These are evergreen and the tre ..read more

The Balm of Gilead is one of the most noble, rare and fascinating ingredients long used in perfumery and medicine, that is missing today. and is one of the precious ingredients in our Origin Oil Pack Did you know? “The word ‘perfume’ comes from ‘per fumum’, which means ‘through smoke’ and refers to the first uses of perfume, obtained by fumigation of woods and resins. Since Neolithic times, sacred and fragrant offerings aimed at pleasing, soothing and feeding Gods, but also at entering in communication with them and the deceased relatives. “ From the study “Forgotten Perfumery Plants – Par ..read more