What Multi-Billion-Dollar Industry Began in the Garden of Eden? The Answer Will Surprise You.

Posted on Aug 13, 2020 Topic : Men's Christian Living, Women's Christian Living
Posted by : Dawn Camp

When God placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, I believe He surrounded them with what they needed to support their physical and emotional well-being through the essences of the plants, trees, herbs, shrubs, fruit, and flowers around them. Essential oils have gained renewed interest in recent years, but they are as old as the plants themselves. Ancient civilizations knew of their healing nature, and the Bible contains hundreds of references to essential oils and aromatic, oil-producing plants. Simply speaking, essential oils are medicines God gave us—a gift from above.

I turned to essential oils at a time in my life when I was stressed, my hormones were out of whack, I wasn’t sleeping well, and I was dealing with unexplained pain. I had recently entered the world of book publishing. Two of our boys were about to get married. I was thrown into new roles and responsibilities as the mother-of-the-groom (times two), and my stress level was off the charts. The phrase “stress kills” popped into my head a lot, which wasn’t a good sign.

One evening, at the end of another stressful day, I decided if there was any chance essential oils could help, then I was willing to give them a try. I’m so thankful I did! The combination of therapeutic-grade essential oils and a wonderful chiropractor changed my life.

Although I initially turned to essential oils for help with pain and stress, I discovered many additional uses, including:

• chemical-free alternatives for cleaning and for health and beauty products

• potent and easy-to-store herbs and spices for cooking

• options for flavoring water

• ingredients in DIY gifts, such as bath salts and sugar scrubs

• help with calming a child

• perfume

• immune system boosters

• a natural air freshener in a diffuser

• sleep improvement and relaxation aid

• things to refresh my spirit God is an intelligent designer.

He not only created us but also provided these tools to help us live happier, healthier, and more abundant lives. In the past, people spent more time outdoors and in contact with plants and the oils the plants produced. God provided them for our use and benefit. Why would He design us in such a way that we could only function properly with the assistance of man-made products and inventions? It just doesn’t make sense. Not only do essential oils possess the power to positively affect the body, but they can also promote peace of mind, transform mood, or enable focus of thoughts and energy. You will be amazed by the hidden benefits of the plants that surround us!