As far as where you buy your herbal products, thats completely up to you and your conscience. I need to know how to respond to this type. Though my mom is already healing people using herbs but I want to do more so I can help people around me. Whatever parts the hoof and is cloven-footed and chews the cud, among the animals, you may eat. Some research would say prayer is a form of mindfulness. Also takunf mind altering plants such as ayahsusca brew for visionary experiences is definitely witchcraft as they also believe in talking to the spirit of the plant. 63-0428 Look Frankincense and Myrrh, sandalwood, etc are used in Christian places of worship and they did come from previous heathen practices. I wonder if any Christian medical students or doctors get asked the same question. Im so glad this was helpful to you. Do an online search. I will continue my research and pray for wisdom regarding herbs and usage of them. I am so glad I found your website; I have been wondering this myself for a long time, and I have come to the same conclusion you have. I dont think there is anything Biblically wrong with doing it, though. Christians have been horrible to other religious groups (especially pagans) since the start of their existence. So, in case of a headache, for instance, why would anyone think that popping a pill of man-made artificial synthetic stuff that most people dont know how much harms the temple of the Holy Spirit* is any better than using His creation to gently support His creation back to recovery? How many people are injured or die because of pharma drugs every year? Theres nothing wrong with using bay leaf in bathwater if you want to benefit from it. But like you said, I am just absolutely convinced that because God created these plants, and they are to be used by us! I, as a Christian herbalist, am incredibly thankful to have these botanicals at my service. Learn more here. Love is the answer. My class materials from Vintage Remedies ((aff) are also Christian. Noah diligently recorded the cures in a book. God bless you and your family. Theres a huge generational gap in herbal knowledge. Im still on my way to recovery and I believe that God will someday heal me completely. First, I believe Christianity is the oldest faith because it starts at the beginning of creation (or even before that, since God is eternal and without beginning or ending). Thanks for your thoughtful question. You might be interested in another one of my articles called Studying Herbs as a Christian. We need more Christian herbalists in the field! I want to try my herbs but I dont want to support someone who does these practices. I dont know what the maker of my prenatal vitamin believes about the Bible, but I still take them because they have helped me. But its time we reclaimed the Kingdom of our Lord and and of His Christ. I actually have an entire article on the topic of herbal schools. One of the interesting things is, I came down with many bodily issues, like major fatigue, body aches etc. People from both paths shared knowledge with each other and no one should feel ashamed for wanting to learn how to heal, no matter what deity they follow. God is the one who has lead me on this journey of learning more about the amazing things herbs can do. Hope that clarifies! You shall have them for food. My mother was the first to break this tradition and held a Godly, Christian home life for us while growing up. I never thought that evil was in everything from cosmetics to childrens products. What are your thoughts on all of this? Im happy you found this helpful! I use reishi mushroom extract daily in my morning coffee and often put reishi and turkey tail in broth I make. Many nuns, monks, and priests kept herbalism alive in the Middle Ages. Thank you. Green witches and asking the plants permission for help!! I hope it helps! Im so thankful for the growing community of Christ-following herbalists! It appears that it had then become necessary to eat the herb to help mitigate the eventual negative effects on the body from the ground being cursed. is alll about and what it should be. I hate taking mine to the ER. 40 mil native Americans genocided because they didnt understand the European concept of God so , at this time I think it is good idea to let go of christian bigotry. Im glad this helped. Im glad that God has led you to herbal medicine as you work with your health challenges. Im Catholic. Once stopped I would struggle hard to get through the day, but felt a stronger connection to God through my weakness. There is no sin in you, as a Christian believer, using Gods own creation to promote health and wellness. Genesis, and several other verses, says that God gave humans ALL the plants as food. Is it right? I never let that stop me. Im so glad I stumbled upon your post. I wanted to make sure that Im not getting myself involved with something outside of God. I like how you stated this. Not the plant, not Mother Earth, not a nature spirit. I have such a strong desire to live naturally and without the chemicals that have grown so common in our lives these days and I am so happy to see that I CAN combine my Christianity with this natural herbalism. 27 Bible Verses about Herbs Genesis 1:29 Then God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the surface of all the earth, and every tree which has fruit yielding seed; it shall be food for you; Genesis 9:3 Every moving thing that is alive shall be food for you; I give all to you, as I gave the green plant. As the Hebrews ate, the bitter herbs would remind them how their cruel Egyptian enslavers "made their lives bitter with harsh labor in brick and mortar and with all kinds of work in the . I looked at the website you shared and wasnt sure which specific product your wife used, but it sounds like a basic herbal preparation, similar to a tea. I seem to feel a little anxious when I take one in morning and then it settles down. Im enrolling this year. That said, I dont know anything about it opening chakras. I do that here. Best wishes! Hi Janet. If you are uncomfortable or feel checked in your spirit about seeing them, that may be the Lord keeping you from sin. Romans 14:2 chapter context similar meaning copy save. One sends just two emails a month, and one sends every post along with the newsletters. I kept telling myself how can it be a bad thing when God put these plants here on earth for us. A lot of indigenous herbal wisdom was lost by these acts. And thankfully, you can do that and still confidently use herbal remedies. I hope that helps you! His kingdom offers us true joy. Ive learned to filter out what I dont agree with and listen for and to the truth. Well Kristen, I searched for Christian Herbalist for all the reasons listed above. The perversion I see in pagan herbalism is a spiritual one, not an herbal one. God bless you. If Im understanding correctly, it sounds like the foundational difference in our perspectives is who learned how to use herbs from whom. I agree, Rebecca! I stopped the caffeine, but ran into an elixir recently with reshi, chaga and turkey tail mushrooms, and found it actually gave me focus and energy while even uplifting my mood. Im going to learn Herbalism. I really want to support Christian business and be free of any kind of connotations or as you know foundations of the occult and paganism. That includes plants that are used in other herbal traditions like Ayurveda or Traditional Chinese Medicine. I feel that God wants us to use these to heal our bodies. I started to read and became disappointed since I really want to do this to help others instead of using chemical medicine. God heals by music. I pray about everything and I ask for Gods guidance always. I dont see any problem with using pharmaceuticals, supplements, herbs, or other similar products from a Christian perspective, so long as your faith remains in the Lord and not in some other substance. Thanks for sharing that, Ericka. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, "You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly die.". Hello Keilah. towards the end of 2020, a christian friend sold us a bottle of Khoisan herbal medicine she was promoting called PhytoMed from a south african company called phytomed. May God continue to increase your understanding to learn and teach more than you do Coming from that new age background I was immediately put off by the title but figured its just a mushroom that God made and let it go. The plant seems to hold a lot of promise, though its not well enough understood yet. There are other believers who have smaller, cottage-type businesses and create things from their homes, so its possible there is something near you who does that. That was the whole point, they merely took the name Christian to try to get away with what they did. Yes!! I have just been wondering? I have been quietly using natural herbs for my family for years but afraid to branch out and take any courses because my family has roots in witchcraft. May you find some insight from these related scripture quotes! We can start to chip away at the misconception that its a pagan practice. I agree with you Kristen, herbs are a natural God-given gift and they are a lot better for our bodies than synthetic, lab-grown medicines which in the long run harm our bodies more than they heal them. If past pagan cultures used herbs for healing and ritual, and if the herbalism of today is so steeped in anti-Christian teachings, is herbalism actually sinful? My heart exactly on this matter! I think thats a bit extreme. I do have an article on Studying Herbs as a Christian here, in case it helps. I hope this helps you. God created them for your benefit. Mugwort is sometimes taken in tea to bring on dreams, but I dont think that would be effective when applied topically. Personally, I use alcohol-based tinctures because the amount of alcohol consumed is so small. Hello, Shirleynita. Christians should look at it this way, the big pharma corporations are babies in the world and history of medicine. God is the creator and healer, and as you say herbs are a means by which he can bring balance and or healing to us humans . So, Christian, dont feel embarrassed or weak in faith if you need to go to the doctor. I can work with people who are experiencing serious issues, like depression and anxiety, but that care is also best done in tandem with a licensed counselor and perhaps a medical professional. Im glad this was helpful, Morgan! Hi Carla. Im so glad this was encouraging for you and helped you as you learn about herbs. Sometimes this slips through their practices or teachings lightly, like the one page dedicated to a harvest ritual in the otherwise valuable 200+ page book I mentioned above. God is the same yesterday, today and forever. God bless you and your garden! I list recommended brands here. Im so glad you tackled this. There is no mind alteration. How is that not offensive? Yet, theyre so difficult to get inside of the US. I totally believe that everything on this earth naturally is all from God. Our instinct has been stolen by mass media and church culture. Best wishes to you and your journey with natural remedies! Im making room here for people who dont see a place for themselves in that community. It doesnt refer to this current earth, so using it that way is taking the verse out of context. There is a line to walk between living naturally and and turning even little plants into idols! - And every plant of the field before it was (literally, not yet) in the earth, and every herb of the field before it grew (literally, had not yet sprouted). Hawthorn , God's original ACE drug, helps strengthen the heart muscle. In fact, there are over 50 references to burning herbs in the Bible. Noce article! Youre so welcome, Sarah! I am a student herbalist and my teacher is into doing stuff like singing to plants and all that weirdness. I think your list of things to keep in mind is very wise. And as a mom of four, I love the flexibility and fun of learning through watching the videos. I almost feel like I grew up in a different world, compared to the current state of things. Of course, youre welcome to use that book to guide your choices, but I dont believe Christians need to look to books outside of the Bible for their spiritual guidance or for inspired truth. As a Christian herbalist, my faith is the foundation of my love for herbal medicine. A good herbal reference book and field guide can help you start to make those connections. I havent looked into the background of Samuel Hahnemann to know his faith practices or lack thereof, but Im personally not of the conviction that we always need to do that before deciding if a certain approach to health is suitable for Christians. After their fall into sin, they lived for hundreds of years and began to experience sickness and death. You can see them HERE. I love everything you said, Emma! I share all about the different options for believers who want to become herbalists. Modern medicine is based on the most complete shunning of the faintest notion that we are body, soul, and spirit. Eucharistic adoration is my rock especially during such times. Herbs Genesis 1:29 ESV / 65 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of all the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. Im a born again Christian, a pastor told me I cannot mix darkness and light, meaning I cannot use herbs or muti in my language but trust God to heal me. I am a firm believer in Christ and that God created the plants of this world for us because of his great love. I found your site when I Googled homemade tooth powder recipes. Revelation 22:2 NIV. Then, with time and travel, like languages and so many other things, herbalism evolved over a few thousands of years and was shaped into the myriad of traditions we know today. As far as buying herbs and extracts, I usually buy from larger herbal companies if I cant grow or make the product myself. Your friend Jasmine is completely correct, in fact the Bible supports the use of plants/herbs for healing. Hes also the author of several books in the Bible. I asked the woman if they did new age or rekei stuff over the products and they said they do not but the woman herself does these weird things. You dont need to fear the plants themselves because you are a Christian. As far as I understand it now, I dont see anything morally or spiritually wrong with it; I just dont understand it completely and am not certain its always reliable. But the herbal remedies themselves can be used successfully without any idolatry, witchcraft, and the like. Thank you for this post, Kristen In my case, because I would have NEVER considered anyone might think that herbalism and following the Lord Jesus might clash, and now I see that this is indeed the case, and why. Other verses mention medicinal herbs in general, as well. There is 100% a time when a hospital, doctors, surgeries are needed, but there is also a time when natural remedies will do you a lot more good than popping a pill for every little ache and pain. Im a believer in yeshua Im interested in herbalism but I dont want to be judged by Christians. It was most likely the reshi I believe that mostly caused this effect in me, so I bought a supplement made by a company called OM. For the Christian, no one gets the glory for herbalism but God Himself. It seems as though its only women interested in Herbalism! My article is for Bible-believing Christians who arent sure if using herbal remedies goes against Scriptural teaching. I cant personally speak for the way HANE approaches Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine because I havent taken their long courses, but I do have Christian friends who have and really love how the material has been presented. As a Christian and an herbalist, I have no problem using wormwood when it meets a need. I wouldnt say theres any curse over homeopathy, regardless of what Hahnemann believed. Thanks for your thoughtful comment. You were right to feel leery of that practice. I do know of one quality Christian-owned herbal product business called Natural Hope Herbals. You shall have them for food. Before that, herbs were used to heal for millennia! My grandmother and aunt are traditional healers so Ive seen them help their patients who struggled with infertility, but I dont want to go for help from them.Their healing is sourced from ancestors guidance.Please help. Amen. Thank you for this article. Discover the top Bible verses about Herbs from the Old and New Testaments. Glad it was a blessing! Of course, thats probably a very simplified version of what goes on in a pharmaceutical lab! Wow this has really helped me.l actually wanted to try out something for money but with this explain ation am better. After we had our daughter in 2016, we decided to take birth control measures and my wife got those birth control injections for about 2 years. From my perspective, what it does confirm however is the belief of the heathen ways regarding the use of plants as sinful amongst Christians. Once again, thank you for your words, its encouraging and nice to know that Im not the only one bringing God back into herbalism. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Im so glad this helped and encouraged you, Lindsay! And for those of us who believe in prayer alone as healing, yeah God can 100% heal through prayer, but He DID create natural remedies for our good. I wasnt saying that anything you said implies that those who practice paganism with herbalism should be ashamed apologies I made you feel that way. Would love to see a list of herbal books that follow the same line if there are any. Heres to more Christian Herbalists who give all the glory to God! Often a single compound from a plant is isolated and then processed or synthesized to create a patented medication. I love this so much. 1. Id love to hear your feedback. If youre just getting started with natural remedies as a Christian, you might wonder where herbalism comes from and if its okay for Christians to use. Please keep me in your prayers. Yet there are MANY formulas that contain herbs only. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I love that youre a pastor and interested in herbs! They claim theyre filled with dangerous heavy metals. God can use many different avenues to bring healing, but He alone remains the healer. Thank you!!! I am curious as to where you got your herbal education? He gave us seed-bearing plants and trees that bear fruit for our use as food. There are plenty of them! Best wishes to you! I do agree that the Bible doesnt say God taught anything to Adam and Eve regarding herbs. I dare say if you were to go into the Brazilian rain forest and needed a shaman to give you healing herbs, he or she would be rather perplexed to hear you say they could only use christian language around you. I Googled herbalism and Christianity, because I am a born again Christian and wondered if I needed to stop looking into herbal medicine. Hi Jennifer! Many good, honest Christians are left wonderingif Christianity and herbalism can really mix. But does that mean Christian herbalism is against the Bible? Thank you. Unless of course there is a good reason to do so. Im now going to go ahead and enjoy learning about and growing herbs to enhance my quality of life both visually and in the sensory sense too. I shared this on my Facebook. Not Helpful Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, bright as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb through the middle of the street of the city; also, on either side of the river, the tree of life with its twelve kinds of fruit, yielding its fruit each month. Fruit trees of all kinds will grow on both banks of the river. It is so bad that there are expensive anti-aging companies selling products that accelerate age. My name is Alyssa, 22. I loved your essay and am so glad you spent that much time sharing your thoughts and experiences. Thank you for sharing! As i continued to read, I felt hope. God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. Glad it was helpful! I am ok with understanding world views of others but when a class tells me that i have to practice something that i dont agree with, thats where i draw the line. Thanks, Jill! Its a delightful journey. 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