Herbs of the Bible & Energetic Herbalism: Nature’s Spiritual Medicine
In a world where synthetic answers are pushed for spiritual and emotional imbalances, God’s original medicine; plants still hold power. From the Garden of Eden to the hills of Galilee, herbs have always been part of God’s healing blueprint for humanity. Today, we are being invited to remember: nature is not just medicine for the body, but also for the soul.
As a child, I always have the memory of my mother making tea for me when I was ill. She didn’t reach for medicine; she reached for nature. If my poop was unusually stinky, she’d brew Senna Leaf to help my body detox. When I had congestion, it was Ginger tea that brought relief. On some days, she’d use St. John’s Wort to calm or restore me.
Now, as a mother myself, I carry on that same rhythm with my children. It’s become a spiritual inheritance. I keep herbal teas like Hyssop close by, and when they’re feeling unwell or simply need a grounding moment, I mix ginger, onion, or honey into their teas, depending on their needs. I switch up the recipe, but I never switch up the message: God has given us everything we need through the earth. Herbs are not just healing; they are sacred.
In my home both during my childhood and now, Tylenol was only for emergencies, which never occurred, because we used herbs first to prevent them.
Each time I serve them a cup, I’m not just giving them relief, I’m affirming and instilling in them the power, wisdom, and faith that comes from partnering with God’s creation
What Is Energetic Herbalism?
Energetic herbalism looks beyond the chemical properties of herbs. It asks:
How does this plant make me feel?
What energy or emotion does it shift?
What spiritual alignment does it restore?
In other words, it’s the belief that each herb carries a divine frequency designed to support specific emotional, energetic, and spiritual states just as God created every star to shine with a purpose, He also designed every leaf with intention.
🌿 7 Biblical Herbs & Their Energetic Meanings
Herbs & Psychology: What Science Confirms
Many herbs mentioned in Scripture are now being scientifically validated for their psychological benefits. The world is just catching up to what God already revealed.
Lavender: Studies show it reduces anxiety, improves sleep, and eases depression as effectively as some SSRIs—without the side effects.
Reference: LASEA (a lavender oil capsule) is approved in Germany for anxiety.
Ashwagandha: Proven to lower cortisol, reduce stress, and boost cognitive clarity.
Used for centuries in Ayurvedic tradition, but now validated in peer-reviewed journals.
St. John’s Wort: Comparable in efficacy to Prozac for mild to moderate depression.
Yet heavily discouraged in mainstream medicine due to “interactions” with pharmaceuticals—because it can replace them.
Chamomile: Known to reduce generalized anxiety disorder symptoms significantly.
Safe, natural, and has no addictive profile.
These herbs are not just calming—they align the nervous system with the peace and rhythm God designed. They restore—not suppress.
Pharmakeia: Witchcraft Disguised as Healing
The Bible warns us about pharmakeia—translated as sorcery in Galatians 5:20 and Revelation 18:23. But the root word literally refers to drugs, spells, and manipulation through potions.
“For your merchants were the great ones of the earth, and all nations were deceived by your pharmakeia.” — Revelation 18:23
Modern pharmaceuticals, while sometimes necessary, are often created by:
Mimicking plant compounds and altering their structure to be patentable
Stripping the spirit from the remedy
Adding synthetic binders, fillers, and toxins
Creating dependency rather than restoration
The goal isn’t healing; it’s control, profit, and disconnection from nature and God’s original design.
There’s an Herb for Every Illness
God is not a careless Creator. He made us, and He knew what we’d face. In His grace, He placed healing in the very soil of the earth, scattering herbs across continents for every ailment imaginable.
“The fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine.” — Ezekiel 47:12
Digestive Issues? → Fennel, peppermint, ginger
Grief & Depression? → Holy basil, lemon balm, myrrh
Infections? → Oregano oil, garlic, thyme
Female Balance? → Red raspberry leaf, dong quai, mugwort
Memory & Focus? → Rosemary, ginkgo biloba, sage
Insomnia? → Valerian, passionflower, chamomile
Spiritual Cleansing? → Hyssop, cedarwood, frankincense
The knowledge is in the roots. The healing is in the leaves. The Spirit is in the intention.
Herbs are being demonized or reduced to novelty, while toxic drugs are pushed as saviors. This is intentional.
Big Pharma cannot patent what God freely gave.
The spirit behind pharmakeia needs you disconnected from your body and dependent on synthetic control.
When you remember the plants, you remember Eden. You remember who you are.
You reconnect with the Holy Spirit’s guidance, not just a prescription.
1. Myrrh
Scripture: John 19:39
Energetic Use: Grounds grief, heals trauma, protects sacred space.
Symbol of suffering and healing, myrrh helps anchor our soul during pain while keeping us spiritually awake.
2. Cedarwood
Scripture: Leviticus 14:4
Energetic Use: Anchors courage, rebuilds spiritual foundations.
Cedar symbolizes strength and endurance. Its oil helps restore confidence and security in God’s plan.
3. Aloe (Aloeswood)
Scripture: John 19:39
Energetic Use: Comforts the soul, promotes emotional healing.
Used in burial rituals, aloe helps release the past and soothe the sorrow of transformation.
4. Spikenard
Scripture: Mark 14:3
Energetic Use: Opens the heart to worship and deep surrender.
A costly perfume poured out in love, spikenard helps release pride and awakens spiritual intimacy.
5. Bitter Herbs (like Wormwood or Chicory)
Scripture: Exodus 12:8
Energetic Use: Brings truth to the surface, supports spiritual fasting.
Bitter herbs help purge spiritual toxins—self-deceit, bitterness, and unhealthy attachments.
The Holy Spirit & Herbal Frequencies
Energetic herbalism isn’t about worshiping plants it’s about recognizing the fingerprints of God in nature. The Holy Spirit can guide us in how to use herbs just as He led the prophets and healers of old.
When we take herbs prayerfully, we aren’t just healing our nerves or digestion. We are aligning with the original design the inner order God established between humanity and creation.
Herbs are not just substances, they carry a frequency. Every plant holds a vibrational pattern, and when we take them in, they help recalibrate our body’s energy to its natural, God-given design. Think of herbs as tuning forks from the Creatorreturning you to harmony after you’ve been pulled out of tune by stress, trauma, or spiritual attacks.
When you drink a tea made from the earth, you’re not just sipping nutrients—you’re receiving a message coded in light, memory, and divine intention.
Herbs can reverse oxidative damage, repair DNA, lower inflammation, and even encourage cellular regeneration. At the same time, certain herbs clear spiritual heaviness.They aren’t just detoxing your liver, they’re lifting fear, bitterness, and grief stored in your body.
Holy basil (Tulsi): Called “The Elixir of Life” in Ayurvedic texts. Balances mood, purifies the atmosphere, and protects the aura.
Frankincense: Used to anoint prophets. Opens spiritual vision, calms the breath, and clears trauma from the lungs.
Hyssop: “Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean” (Psalm 51:7). Used for inner purification, shame release, and heart-cleansing.
God designed your gut and mind to be connected. 90 percent of your serotonin is made in the gut. Herbs like peppermint, licorice root, slippery elm, and bitters help repair that connection. When your digestion is restored, your thoughts clear, and your prayers sharpen.
Gut restoration = clear discernment = stronger spiritual boundaries.
The word “spirit” in Hebrew ‘ruach’ means breath or wind. Many herbs affect the lungs and respiratory system. When you heal your lungs (emotionally associated with grief), you often regain your voice and courage.
Mullein: For grief, asthma, and energetic suffocation.
Thyme: Clears old trauma, raises immunity, and courage.
Eucalyptus: Invites clarity, clears confusion, and helps you speak truth without fear.
From the anointing oils of Israel, to the bitter herbs at Passover, to the curanderas of the Caribbean and the bush doctors of Jamaica, God always appointed people in every nation to preserve herbal knowledge.
This wasn’t "witchcraft" it was wisdom. Witchcraft only enters when the intention is rebellion or control. But when used in reverence to God, herbs become tools of obedience and healing.
How to Use Herbs Spiritually
Here are a few simple ways to incorporate biblical herbs into your spiritual practices:
Anointing Oils: Create blends using frankincense, myrrh, or cedarwood for prayer and healing.
Herbal Teas: Sip hyssop, mint, or chamomile while journaling or reading Scripture.
Incense or Diffusion: Burn frankincense resin during worship or meditation.
Bath Rituals: Add herbs like rosemary or hyssop with salt for spiritual cleansing.
Fasting Support: Use bitter herbs during a fast to support emotional clarity and physical detox.
A Final Thought: Herbs as Holy Companions
God didn’t give us only Scripture, He gave us soil, roots, leaves, and oils. These are not "New Age" tools when used with reverence and discernment. They are ancient, sacred resources. Nature is a sermon we were meant to smell, touch, and taste.
As you journey through spiritual warfare, emotional heaviness, or even just motherhood’s daily demands, ask the Lord:
“Which of Your herbs is my helper today?”
He will answer. He always does.
