Yahuah's Provision for Health and Restoration
Health & Medicine SeriesThis workbook uses the Truth Carriers Learning Method (6 Rs) for deep understanding and long-term retention.
Key Principle: Better to learn 5 things deeply than 50 things shallowly.
This workbook is for educational purposes only. It does not replace professional medical advice. Consult qualified healthcare practitioners for serious health concerns. Learn to use herbs safely. Always research herb-drug interactions before combining herbs with medications. The information presented is based on traditional use and general educational principles.
Complete this guide before beginning the lessons to establish your foundation
Pronunciation: rah-FAH
Strong's: H7495
Meaning: To heal, cure, repair, mend. When Yahuah declares "I am Yahuah Rapha" (Exodus 15:26), He reveals healing as part of His essential nature and covenant promise. This is not merely a description but a divine name—the Healer is who He IS.
Related: Teruwphah (medicine), Marpe (healing, remedy)
Pronunciation: EH-sev
Strong's: H6212
Meaning: Herb, plant, grass, vegetation. In Genesis 1:29, Elohim gave every "esev" bearing seed for food. This comprehensive term includes all green plants—the full spectrum of Yahuah's botanical provision for humanity.
Pronunciation: far-mah-KAY-ah
Strong's: G5331
Meaning: From pharmakon (drug, poison, spell). Originally referred to drug-based magic and potions used in pagan rituals. The English word "pharmacy" derives directly from this Greek term. In Revelation 18:23, ALL nations are deceived by pharmakeia—a prophecy with profound modern implications.
| Herb | Scripture | Biblical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Hyssop (Ezov) | Exodus 12:22, Psalm 51:7, John 19:29 | Purification, Passover, spiritual cleansing |
| Frankincense (Levonah) | Exodus 30:34, Matthew 2:11, Revelation 18:13 | Temple incense, gift to Messiah, worship |
| Myrrh (Mor) | Exodus 30:23, Esther 2:12, Matthew 2:11 | Anointing oil, burial spice, gift to Messiah |
| Aloe (Ahalim) | Numbers 24:6, John 19:39 | Fragrance, burial preparation |
| Fig (Te'enah) | 2 Kings 20:7, Jeremiah 24:1-3 | Healing poultice for Hezekiah's boil |
| Garlic (Shum) | Numbers 11:5 | Food and medicine in Egypt |
| Coriander (Gad) | Exodus 16:31, Numbers 11:7 | Manna compared to its seed |
| Cumin (Kammon) | Isaiah 28:25-27, Matthew 23:23 | Agricultural herb, tithed by Pharisees |
| Mint (Heduosmon) | Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42 | Tithed by Pharisees |
| Rue (Peganon) | Luke 11:42 | Medicinal herb, tithed |
Objection 1: "Didn't Yahusha heal without herbs? Why do we need plants?"
Answer: Yahusha demonstrated divine authority through miraculous healing. However, Scripture also shows plant medicine being used (Isaiah applied figs to Hezekiah - 2 Kings 20:7). Yahuah heals through multiple means: miracles, prayer, and the plants He created. Using His provision (plants) does not negate faith in Him.
Objection 2: "Modern medicine saves lives. Isn't that from Elohim?"
Answer: Emergency medicine, trauma care, and diagnostic tools can be valuable. The issue is not all modern medicine but the replacement of Yahuah's natural provision with synthetic drugs, the suppression of natural alternatives, and the deceptive practices of pharmaceutical corporations that have "deceived all nations" (Revelation 18:23).
Objection 3: "Herbs are unproven folk remedies."
Answer: Many pharmaceutical drugs are derived from plants (aspirin from willow bark, digoxin from foxglove). Thousands of peer-reviewed studies validate herbal efficacy. Traditional use spanning millennia across cultures provides extensive empirical evidence. "Unproven" often means "not patentable" rather than "not effective."
Objection 4: "Paul told Timothy to use wine for his stomach. Doesn't this endorse medicine?"
Answer: Wine IS natural medicine! Paul's advice (1 Timothy 5:23) actually supports using Yahuah's natural provision. Wine has antimicrobial and digestive properties. This verse demonstrates early believers using natural remedies, not synthetic pharmaceuticals.
Before we explore the plants Yahuah created for healing, we must establish the foundation: Yahuah Himself is our Healer. The Hebrew name "Yahuah Rapha" reveals that healing is not merely something He does—it is part of who He IS. Understanding this truth transforms how we approach health and wellness.
When the children of Israel crossed the Red Sea and faced bitter waters at Marah, Yahuah revealed a new aspect of His character. After making the waters sweet, He declared:
Notice the connection: obedience and healing are linked. This is not a formula for earning health, but a revelation that following Yahuah's design leads to wholeness. His commandments—including dietary laws, Sabbath rest, and moral instructions—are not arbitrary rules but life-giving wisdom.
"I am Yahuah Rapha" is a covenant name. Just as Yahuah Yireh (the Provider) reveals He provides, Yahuah Rapha reveals He heals. This is eternal and unchanging.
Not some diseases—ALL. This comprehensive promise encompasses physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.
The Exodus 15:26 promise includes conditions: "If thou wilt diligently hearken... give ear to his commandments... keep all his statutes." Many modern diseases stem from violating Yahuah's instructions (unclean foods, lack of rest, toxic substances).
True healing addresses the whole person. Sin damages the soul; righteousness brings restoration.
The atonement of Yahusha HaMashiach addresses the root cause of all sickness—the curse of sin. His redemption restores what was lost in the garden.
When facing health challenges, our first response should be prayer—acknowledging Yahuah as Healer and seeking His guidance. This does not mean ignoring natural remedies He has provided, but recognizing that all healing ultimately comes from Him.
Notice: prayer AND anointing with oil (a natural substance). Faith and natural medicine work together under Yahuah's authority.
1. Multiple Choice: What Hebrew name reveals Yahuah as Healer?
2. Multiple Choice: According to Psalm 103:3, how many diseases does Yahuah heal?
3. True or False: The promise of healing in Exodus 15:26 has no connection to obedience.
4. Scripture Study: Read Isaiah 53:5 and explain how Yahusha's sacrifice relates to healing:
5. Application: James 5:14-15 mentions both prayer AND anointing with oil. What does this combination teach us about faith and natural remedies?
6. Reflection: How does knowing that Yahuah's name includes "Healer" (Rapha) change how you approach health challenges?
"...for I am Yahuah that healeth thee (Yahuah Rapha)."
Close this workbook. Write everything you remember about Yahuah as Healer. Check what you missed after 5 minutes.
Items I missed:
Explain to someone how Yahuah's name includes "Healer" and what that means for us today.
Person I taught:
What I did:
From the very first chapter of Genesis to the final chapter of Revelation, Scripture reveals a consistent truth: Yahuah created plants for our nourishment and healing. This divine design has never been revoked or improved upon.
The Hebrew word for "herb" here is esev (עֵשֶׂב)—a comprehensive term for all vegetation, including what we now call herbs, vegetables, and greens. This was Yahuah's original dietary provision before the flood.
After the flood, meat was added to the diet, but notice: "even as the green herb" - plants remained the baseline, the comparison standard for provision.
Two remarkable parallel passages reveal that leaves are explicitly designated for healing—not just in this age, but eternally:
When King Hezekiah was sick unto death, the prophet Isaiah prescribed a specific remedy:
This was not merely symbolic—it was practical plant medicine prescribed by a prophet of Yahuah. Figs contain enzymes and compounds that draw out infection and promote healing.
In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Yahusha describes standard first aid:
Wine (antimicrobial) and olive oil (protective, healing) were common wound treatments. Both are plant-derived.
Paul's advice to Timothy for digestive and health issues: wine—a fermented plant product with medicinal properties.
1. Multiple Choice: According to Ezekiel 47:12, what specific part of the tree is designated for medicine?
2. Multiple Choice: What plant remedy did Isaiah prescribe for King Hezekiah's boil?
3. Matching: Match each Scripture with its teaching about plants:
Write your answers: A=___ B=___ C=___ D=___
4. True or False: In the eternal new creation (Revelation 22), there will no longer be any need for medicinal plants.
5. Critical Thinking: If Yahuah designed plants for medicine from Genesis to Revelation, why do you think modern society has largely abandoned plant medicine in favor of synthetic drugs?
6. Application: Paul told Timothy to use wine for his stomach issues. What does this teach us about using natural remedies for everyday health concerns?
7. Genesis 1:29 shows that plants were given for food at creation.
8. The Good Samaritan used synthetic antibiotics to treat wounds.
"...the fruit thereof shall be for meat, and the leaf thereof for medicine."
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write everything you remember about Yahuah's design for plants as medicine - from Genesis to Revelation. After 5 minutes, reopen and check what you missed.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone the biblical evidence that plants were designed for healing (Ezekiel 47:12, Revelation 22:2, and the examples from Scripture).
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
What I did and what happened:
Long before germ theory, modern nutrition, or scientific research, Yahuah gave His people detailed health instructions. These Torah principles—often dismissed as "ceremonial" or "outdated"—actually contain profound wisdom that modern science continues to validate.
If your body is a temple—the dwelling place of Yahuah's Spirit—how should you treat it? What should you put into it? This foundational truth transforms how we view diet, health choices, and self-care.
For land animals to be clean, they must have BOTH characteristics:
| Animal | Split Hoof? | Chews Cud? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cow/Cattle | Yes | Yes | CLEAN |
| Sheep/Lamb | Yes | Yes | CLEAN |
| Goat | Yes | Yes | CLEAN |
| Deer/Venison | Yes | Yes | CLEAN |
| Pig/Swine | Yes | NO | UNCLEAN |
| Rabbit/Hare | No | Yes | UNCLEAN |
| Horse | No | No | UNCLEAN |
For sea creatures to be clean, they must have BOTH:
| Creature | Has Fins? | Has Scales? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon, Tuna, Cod | Yes | Yes | CLEAN |
| Tilapia, Bass | Yes | Yes | CLEAN |
| Shrimp/Prawns | No | No | UNCLEAN |
| Lobster/Crab | No | No | UNCLEAN |
| Oysters/Clams | No | No | UNCLEAN |
| Catfish | Yes | No | UNCLEAN |
Animals that die of natural causes likely died from disease. Don't eat them!
Blood carries waste products, potential pathogens, and was reserved for atonement.
Weekly rest is not optional—it's commanded. Modern research confirms the body needs regular rest cycles for immune function, cellular repair, and mental health. Chronic overwork leads to disease.
1. Multiple Choice: For a land animal to be considered clean, it must:
2. Multiple Choice: Why is the pig (swine) classified as unclean even though it has split hooves?
3. Multiple Choice: For sea creatures to be clean, they must have:
4. True or False: Shellfish like shrimp and lobster are clean because they are expensive and considered delicacies.
5. Application: Read 1 Corinthians 6:19-20. If your body is a temple, how should this truth affect your food choices?
6. Analysis: Modern science has discovered that pigs harbor parasites and shellfish concentrate toxins. How does this validate Yahuah's dietary instructions given thousands of years before microscopes existed?
7. Discussion: Many Christians claim dietary laws were abolished. Using 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 and the principle that Yahuah's wisdom is eternal, how would you respond?
8. For a land animal to be clean, it must BOTH have a split hoof AND chew the cud.
9. Pigs are considered clean because they have split hooves.
"Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Ruach HaKodesh which is in you, which ye have of Elohim, and ye are not your own?"
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write the two requirements for clean land animals and the two for clean sea creatures. List as many clean and unclean animals as you can remember.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone the Torah's clean and unclean food distinctions and why they still matter today.
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
What I did and what happened:
One of the most overlooked prophecies in Scripture is found in Revelation 18:23—a warning that "all nations" would be deceived by "sorceries." The Greek word for "sorceries" is pharmakeia, the root of our English word "pharmacy." This lesson examines this prophetic warning and its modern fulfillment.
Root word: Pharmakon (φάρμακον) = drug, medicine, poison, spell
Meaning: The use of drugs/medicines, especially in connection with magic, sorcery, witchcraft
English derivatives: Pharmacy, pharmaceutical, pharmacist, pharmacology
Historical context: In ancient times, drug preparation was often connected with pagan rituals, magic spells, and invoking spirits. The substances were believed to open doors to spiritual realms.
Context: This describes the fall of "Babylon the Great"—the end-times system of false religion and corrupt commerce. Note: "ALL nations" deceived by pharmakeia, and the deceivers are "merchants" (businessmen/corporations).
Pharmakeia is listed as a "work of the flesh" alongside sexual immorality and idolatry.
Pharmakeia grouped with murder, sexual sin, and theft—serious transgressions.
Those who practice pharmakeia (pharmakeus = one who uses drugs/sorcery) face eternal judgment.
| Ancient Pharmakeia | Modern Pharmaceutical Industry |
|---|---|
| Drug-based potions and spells | Drug-based treatments and prescriptions |
| Practitioners claimed special knowledge | Doctors and pharmacists as sole authorities |
| Natural remedies suppressed | Natural remedies marginalized/illegal |
| Created dependency on practitioner | Creates dependency on drugs/doctors |
| Connected to pagan temples | Connected to government/corporate power |
| Altered mind and body states | Many drugs alter consciousness (psychotropics) |
| Promised healing through substances | Promises health through medications |
| Replaced trust in Creator | Replaces trust in Yahuah's provision |
The pharmaceutical industry has convinced the world that synthetic drugs are superior to Yahuah's natural creation. Plants that healed for millennia are dismissed as "unproven folk remedies."
Through licensing laws, regulatory agencies, and media campaigns, natural healers have been marginalized, prosecuted, and silenced. Herbs cannot be marketed with health claims without FDA approval—approval that requires millions of dollars that natural products cannot recoup since plants cannot be patented.
Modern medicine rarely cures—it manages. Patients become dependent on drugs for life: blood pressure medications, cholesterol drugs, diabetes medications, antidepressants. Each drug often requires additional drugs to manage side effects.
The pharmaceutical industry is worth over $1.4 trillion globally. Healthy people are not profitable. There is enormous financial incentive to keep people sick and dependent on medications.
Instead of trusting Yahuah as Healer and using His provision (plants), people trust doctors, drugs, and pharmaceutical corporations. This is the essence of pharmakeia—replacing divine provision with human/demonic alternatives.
This teaching does not mean ALL modern medicine is evil or that you should never see a doctor. Emergency trauma care, diagnostic imaging, and certain interventions can be valuable. The issue is:
Use discernment. Seek Yahuah's wisdom in all health decisions.
1. Multiple Choice: The Greek word "pharmakeia" is the root of which English word?
2. Multiple Choice: According to Revelation 18:23, how many nations are deceived by pharmakeia?
3. Multiple Choice: Who does Revelation 18:23 identify as the deceivers through pharmakeia?
4. True or False: In Galatians 5:20, pharmakeia (witchcraft) is listed as a fruit of the Spirit.
5. Analysis: Compare the Greek root "pharmakon" (drug, poison, spell) with modern pharmaceutical drugs. What similarities do you observe?
6. Critical Thinking: The pharmaceutical industry is worth over $1.4 trillion. How might the profit motive affect decisions about promoting natural remedies vs. patentable drugs?
7. Application: How can you personally avoid being "deceived" by pharmakeia while still making wise health decisions?
8. The Greek word pharmakeia in Revelation 18:23 is the root of our English word "pharmacy."
9. Pharmakeia in the Bible only refers to illegal drugs, not legal medications.
"...for by thy sorceries [pharmakeia] were all nations deceived."
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write everything you remember about pharmakeia—its Greek meaning, its connection to modern pharmaceuticals, and the biblical warnings.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone what "pharmakeia" means in the Greek and why it's significant that "all nations" would be deceived by it.
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
What I did and what happened:
How did Western medicine transform from a diverse field including herbalism, homeopathy, and naturopathy into a pharmaceutical-dominated system? The answer lies in a coordinated campaign funded by the wealthiest industrialists of the early 20th century. Understanding this history reveals how Revelation 18:23's prophecy came to pass.
Before the pharmaceutical takeover, American medicine was diverse:
Medical schools taught multiple approaches. Patients had choices. Natural remedies were respected.
John D. Rockefeller - Founder of Standard Oil, America's first billionaire. He made his fortune in petroleum. Key insight: Many drugs could be synthesized from petroleum byproducts (petrochemicals).
Andrew Carnegie - Steel magnate and philanthropist. His foundation partnered with Rockefeller interests to reshape American institutions.
The Flexner Report was a study of all medical schools in the United States and Canada, commissioned by the Carnegie Foundation and funded by Rockefeller interests.
Abraham Flexner - a schoolteacher with no medical degree, no medical training, and no clinical experience. He was the brother of Simon Flexner, head of the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research.
The Rockefeller strategy was brilliant from a business perspective:
Rockefeller was called "the great man of the earth" in his day. His pharmaceutical merchants now influence all nations. The prophecy is fulfilled before our eyes.
1. Multiple Choice: What was the Flexner Report (1910)?
2. Multiple Choice: Abraham Flexner, who wrote the Flexner Report, was:
3. Multiple Choice: What was John D. Rockefeller's primary business before pharmaceuticals?
4. True or False: Natural plants can be patented just like synthetic drugs.
5. Analysis: Why would an oil tycoon (Rockefeller) want to control medicine?
6. Critical Thinking: Before 1910, medicine included herbalism, homeopathy, and naturopathy. After the Flexner Report, these were marginalized. Who benefited from this change?
7. Prophecy Connection: Revelation 18:23 says "merchants" (businessmen) who are "great men of the earth" deceive all nations through pharmakeia. How does the Rockefeller story fit this description?
8. The Flexner Report was funded by Rockefeller and Carnegie foundations.
9. Before 1910, American medicine included herbalism, homeopathy, and naturopathy as legitimate practices.
10. The pharmaceutical takeover had nothing to do with profits from petroleum-based drugs.
"...thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries [pharmakeia] were all nations deceived."
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write everything you remember about the Rockefeller-Carnegie takeover: the Flexner Report, what it did, and the results.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone how the Flexner Report changed American medicine and eliminated natural healing schools.
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
What I did and what happened:
Now that we understand the biblical foundation and historical suppression of plant medicine, it's time to learn practical herbalism. This lesson introduces key concepts, preparation methods, and safety principles for using herbs wisely.
Herbs contain complex compounds that produce specific effects in the body. These effects are called "actions." Understanding actions helps you choose the right herb for each situation.
| Herbal Action | What It Does | Example Herbs |
|---|---|---|
| Adaptogen | Helps body adapt to stress, restores balance | Ashwagandha, Ginseng, Holy Basil |
| Alterative | Gradually restores health, "blood cleanser" | Burdock, Red Clover, Dandelion |
| Analgesic | Relieves pain | Willow Bark, Meadowsweet |
| Anti-inflammatory | Reduces inflammation | Turmeric, Ginger, Boswellia |
| Antimicrobial | Kills bacteria, viruses, fungi | Garlic, Oregano, Goldenseal |
| Antispasmodic | Relaxes muscle spasms | Chamomile, Valerian, Cramp Bark |
| Carminative | Relieves gas and bloating | Fennel, Peppermint, Ginger |
| Demulcent | Soothes irritated tissues | Marshmallow, Slippery Elm |
| Diuretic | Increases urine output | Dandelion Leaf, Parsley |
| Expectorant | Helps expel mucus from lungs | Mullein, Elecampane, Thyme |
| Nervine | Calms the nervous system | Lemon Balm, Passionflower, Skullcap |
| Vulnerary | Heals wounds | Calendula, Plantain, Comfrey |
Best for: Leaves, flowers, and soft plant parts
Covering keeps volatile oils from escaping with the steam.
Best for: Roots, bark, seeds, and hard plant parts
Tougher plant materials need more time and heat to extract compounds.
What it is: Concentrated herbal extract in alcohol (or glycerin)
Typical dose: 30-60 drops (1-2 dropperfuls) in water
Tinctures are concentrated, long-lasting, and portable.
Best for: Wounds, bites, stings, localized pain
The plant's compounds absorb through the skin to the affected tissue.
Uses: Skin conditions, wounds, dry skin, muscle pain
Young's Rule: (Age / Age + 12) × Adult Dose
Clark's Rule: (Weight in lbs / 150) × Adult Dose
| Age | Approximate Dose |
|---|---|
| 2-4 years | 1/6 to 1/4 adult dose |
| 4-7 years | 1/4 to 1/3 adult dose |
| 7-11 years | 1/3 to 1/2 adult dose |
| 11-16 years | 1/2 to 2/3 adult dose |
1. Matching: Match each herbal action with its definition:
Write your answers: A=___ B=___ C=___ D=___ E=___
2. Multiple Choice: Which preparation method is best for extracting compounds from roots and bark?
3. Multiple Choice: A tincture is made by extracting herbs in:
4. True or False: When making tea from flowers and leaves, you should leave the cup uncovered so it cools faster.
5. Application: Calculate the herbal dose for a 6-year-old child using Young's Rule. If the adult dose is 30 drops, what would the child's dose be?
Young's Rule: (Age / Age + 12) × Adult Dose
6. Safety Scenario: Your friend is pregnant and asks you to recommend herbs for her nausea. What should you tell her?
7. An "adaptogen" herb helps the body adapt to stress.
8. A decoction is made by steeping delicate plant parts like flowers in hot water.
9. Children always need the same herbal dose as adults.
"He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth."
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write all the herbal actions you can remember (adaptogen, alterative, etc.) and their definitions. List the different preparation methods.
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone the difference between a tincture, tea (infusion), and decoction—and when each is used.
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
What I did and what happened:
This lesson provides a practical reference for herbs commonly used to address everyday health concerns. We'll cover herbs for respiratory health, digestive support, nervous system calming, immune building, and pain relief.
Common names: Velvet plant, Candlewick
Uses: Lung congestion, coughs, bronchitis support, sore throat. The flower oil is traditional for ear infections.
Preparation: Tea (strain well - tiny hairs can irritate), tincture, flower-infused oil for ears
Safety: Generally very safe. Always strain tea through fine cloth.
Common names: Elder, Black Elder
Uses: Flu prevention and treatment, cold symptoms, immune support. Research shows it can reduce flu duration by 3-4 days.
Preparation: Syrup from berries, tea from flowers
Safety: Cook berries before use - raw berries, leaves, and bark contain toxins.
Uses: Coughs (especially wet, productive coughs), bronchitis, sore throat, respiratory infections
Preparation: Tea, honey infusion, steam inhalation
Safety: Generally safe. Avoid large amounts during pregnancy.
Uses: Nausea (motion sickness, morning sickness), digestive discomfort, gas and bloating, inflammation
Preparation: Fresh or dried root tea, capsules, candied ginger
Safety: Generally very safe. May interact with blood thinners in very large doses.
Uses: Gas and bloating, indigestion, IBS symptoms, nausea, headaches (topical)
Preparation: Tea, capsules (enteric-coated for IBS), essential oil (diluted)
Safety: May worsen heartburn/GERD in some people. Keep oil away from infants.
Uses: Digestive upset, gas, stress-related digestion, sleep support, children's teething pain
Preparation: Tea (steep covered to keep volatile oils)
Safety: Very safe. Rare allergy in people allergic to ragweed family.
Uses: Insomnia, sleep difficulties, anxiety, nervous tension
Preparation: Tincture (preferred), capsules, tea (strong smell)
Safety: Do not combine with sedative medications. Small percentage get stimulated instead of sedated.
Uses: Mild anxiety, mood support, gentle sleep aid, stress-related digestion, cold sores (antiviral)
Preparation: Tea (fresh is best), tincture. Pleasant lemony taste.
Safety: Very safe - one of the safest herbs for children. May affect thyroid in very high doses.
Uses: Chronic stress, fatigue, exhaustion, anxiety, brain fog, adrenal support
Preparation: Powder (traditional in warm milk), capsules, tincture
Safety: Generally safe. Part of nightshade family - avoid if sensitive. Avoid during pregnancy.
Uses: Acute infections (colds, flu) - best at FIRST SIGN of illness, wound healing
Preparation: Tincture, tea, capsules. Large doses at onset, then reduce.
Safety: Don't use long-term continuously. Quality varies greatly - source carefully.
Uses: Infections (bacterial, viral, fungal), immune support, heart health, parasites
Preparation: Raw (most potent - crush and let sit 10 min before eating), cooked, capsules
Safety: May interact with blood thinners. Raw can irritate stomach.
Uses: Inflammation (joints, digestive, systemic), arthritis support, antioxidant
Preparation: Powder with black pepper AND fat (for absorption), capsules, "golden milk"
Safety: High doses may interact with blood thinners. May worsen gallbladder issues.
Note: MUST take with black pepper (piperine increases absorption 2000%) and fat.
Uses: Pain (headache, back, joint), inflammation, fever. This is the ORIGINAL aspirin.
Preparation: Decoction, tincture, capsules
Safety: Similar cautions to aspirin - don't give to children with fever. Avoid if aspirin-allergic.
Directions: Simmer 1 tablespoon blend in 2 cups water for 20 minutes. Strain. Add honey and lemon. Drink 2-3 cups daily when feeling unwell.
Directions: Steep 1 tablespoon in 1 cup boiling water, covered, for 10-15 minutes. Drink in evening for relaxation.
1. Matching: Match each herb to its primary use:
Write your answers: A=___ B=___ C=___ D=___ E=___
2. Multiple Choice: Why must turmeric be taken with black pepper?
3. Multiple Choice: Elderberries must be __________ before consumption:
4. True or False: Echinacea is best used continuously for long-term immune building.
5. Scenario: Your family member has a wet, productive cough with lots of mucus. Which herb would you recommend and why?
6. Scenario: You're feeling the first signs of a cold - scratchy throat, slight fatigue. What herbal approach would you take?
7. Critical Thinking: Willow bark is called the "original aspirin." What does this tell us about the relationship between plants and pharmaceutical drugs?
8. Mullein is commonly used for lung and respiratory issues.
9. Echinacea should be taken continuously for months to build immunity.
10. Ginger is helpful for nausea and digestive issues.
"And Elohim said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth... to you it shall be for meat."
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write as many herbs as you can remember, along with their primary uses (e.g., "Mullein - respiratory/lungs").
Items I need to review:
Explain to someone 5 common herbs and what they're used for—like having your own "herbal first aid" conversation.
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Before the next lesson, complete ONE of the following:
What I did and what happened:
This final lesson guides you in creating your own herbal medicine cabinet. We'll cover essential starter herbs, basic supplies, simple recipes, and a commitment to continue learning Yahuah's plant medicine.
Begin with these versatile, safe, commonly available herbs:
| # | Herb | Primary Uses | Forms to Keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamomile | Digestion, sleep, calming, safe for children | Dried flowers, tea bags |
| 2 | Peppermint | Digestion, nausea, headaches | Dried leaves, tea bags, essential oil |
| 3 | Ginger | Nausea, digestion, inflammation | Fresh root, dried/powdered, capsules |
| 4 | Elderberry | Flu prevention/treatment, immune support | Dried berries, syrup, tincture |
| 5 | Echinacea | Acute infections, immune stimulant | Tincture, dried root, capsules |
| 6 | Valerian | Sleep, anxiety | Tincture, capsules |
| 7 | Calendula | Skin healing, wounds (external) | Dried flowers, salve, infused oil |
| 8 | Garlic | Antimicrobial, immune, heart | Fresh bulbs, capsules |
| 9 | Turmeric | Anti-inflammatory | Powder (with black pepper), capsules |
| 10 | Plantain (Plantago) | Bites, stings, wounds (external) | Fresh (grows in lawns), salve |
Ingredients:
Directions:
Use: 1-2 tablespoons daily for prevention; more frequently when ill
Step 1: Make Infused Oil
Step 2: Make Salve
Use: Wounds, cuts, scrapes, dry skin, diaper rash, minor burns
Ingredients:
Directions:
Use: Prevention: 1 tablespoon daily (adults). When sick: 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours.
Having completed this study, I commit to:
Name:
Date:
1. Multiple Choice: Which herb from the "essential ten" is best for skin wounds and healing?
2. Multiple Choice: Why should herbs be stored in dark glass containers?
3. True or False: When making fire cider, you should add honey while the liquid is still hot.
4. Planning: List 5 herbs you plan to acquire for your home apothecary and explain why you chose each:
5. Application: Choose one recipe from this lesson that you want to make. What supplies do you need to gather?
6. Reflection: How has this workbook changed your understanding of health and healing? What is the most important truth you've learned?
7. Scripture Summary: In your own words, explain how Genesis 1:29, Ezekiel 47:12, and Revelation 22:2 together teach that plants are Yahuah's design for medicine:
8. A well-stocked home apothecary should include chamomile, ginger, and elderberry.
9. The first principle of biblical health is to trust pharmaceutical companies.
10. Elderberry syrup is made by boiling elderberries with spices, then adding raw honey after cooling.
"...and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations."
Day 1: Read aloud 5 times
Day 2-3: Practice reciting
Day 3: Write from memory
Day 7: Recite to someone
Day 21: Review
Write from memory:
Close this workbook. Write the 10 key principles from this workbook and the 10 essential starter herbs for a home apothecary.
Items I need to review:
Teach someone the complete biblical foundation for plant medicine—from Genesis to Revelation—and share 3 practical herbs they can use.
Person I taught: Date:
One question they asked:
Complete at least TWO of the following to put this workbook into action:
What I did and what happened:
Instructions: After completing each lesson, review at these intervals for maximum retention.
| Lesson | Completed | Day 1 | Day 3 | Day 7 | Day 21 | Day 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Yahuah Is Our Healer | ||||||
| 2. Plants for Food & Medicine | ||||||
| 3. Torah Health Principles | ||||||
| 4. Exposing Pharmakeia | ||||||
| 5. Rockefeller Takeover | ||||||
| 6. Intro to Herbalism | ||||||
| 7. Herbs for Ailments | ||||||
| 8. Home Apothecary |
Review method: Read your recall notes, recite key points aloud, check answer key for forgotten items.
For Instructor Use
1. B) Yahuah Rapha
2. C) All diseases
3. False - The promise in Exodus 15:26 explicitly connects healing to obedience: "If thou wilt diligently hearken... give ear to his commandments... keep all his statutes, I will put none of these diseases upon thee." Healing and obedience are directly linked.
4. Sample answer: Isaiah 53:5 reveals that Yahusha's suffering—being wounded, bruised, and chastised—provides healing for us. His stripes (the wounds from His beating) accomplish our healing. This connects physical healing to the atonement, showing that redemption addresses the whole person, not just spiritual salvation.
5. Sample answer: James 5:14-15 demonstrates that faith and natural remedies work together. Prayer (faith) and anointing with oil (natural substance) are combined. This shows we should trust Yahuah while also using the provision He has given. It's not either/or but both/and.
6. Personal reflection - answers will vary.
1. C) The leaf
2. C) A lump of figs
3. A=2, B=4, C=1, D=3
4. False - Revelation 22:2 says "the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations." Even in the eternal new creation, leaves remain designated for healing, showing this is Yahuah's permanent design.
5. Sample answer: Economic factors (pharmaceutical profits, inability to patent plants), spiritual deception (pharmakeia deceiving nations), historical suppression (Flexner Report, Rockefeller influence), loss of traditional knowledge, and modern convenience culture have all contributed to abandoning plant medicine.
6. Sample answer: Paul's advice shows that natural remedies (wine for stomach issues) are appropriate for believers to use for everyday health concerns. We don't need to rely solely on pharmaceuticals for common ailments when Yahuah has provided natural solutions.
7. True - Genesis 1:29 clearly states that plants were given for food at creation.
8. False - The Good Samaritan used wine and oil (plant-derived natural remedies), not synthetic antibiotics.
1. C) Have both split hooves AND chew the cud
2. B) It doesn't chew the cud
3. B) Fins and scales
4. False - Shellfish (shrimp, lobster, crab) lack fins and scales, which are the two requirements for clean sea creatures according to Leviticus 11:9-12. Their status as "delicacies" in modern culture has no bearing on Yahuah's classification.
5. Sample answer: If my body is Yahuah's temple where His Spirit dwells, I should treat it with reverence. This means following His dietary instructions, avoiding unclean foods, choosing nourishing whole foods, and not defiling His temple with harmful substances.
6. Sample answer: This validates that Yahuah's instructions were not arbitrary or merely ceremonial—they reflected His perfect knowledge of biology and health. Long before microscopes, He knew pigs harbor parasites and shellfish concentrate toxins. Science confirms Scripture.
7. Sample answer: The principle that our body is a temple of the Ruach HaKodesh is eternal, not temporary. If Yahuah cared what His people ate in the Torah, why would He care less now? His wisdom about clean/unclean didn't change. Additionally, there is no clear Scripture abolishing dietary laws—only misinterpretations of passages about ceremonial cleanliness and food offered to idols.
8. True - Both characteristics are required for land animals to be clean (Leviticus 11:3).
9. False - Pigs have split hooves BUT do NOT chew the cud, so they are unclean (Leviticus 11:7).
1. B) Pharmacy
2. C) All nations
3. B) Merchants (businessmen)
4. False - In Galatians 5:19-20, pharmakeia (translated "witchcraft") is listed as a "work of the flesh," not a fruit of the Spirit. It's grouped with idolatry and other sins.
5. Sample answer: Like ancient pharmakon (which meant drug, poison, and spell), modern pharmaceutical drugs can be poisonous (side effects, overdoses), they alter consciousness (psychotropic drugs), they create dependency, and they're controlled by an elite priesthood (doctors/pharmacists). The parallels are striking.
6. Sample answer: Plants cannot be patented, so there's no exclusive profit opportunity. Synthetic drugs can be patented for 20 years, creating monopoly profits. Furthermore, cures are less profitable than lifelong disease management. The profit motive creates incentive to suppress natural remedies and promote patentable drugs.
7. Personal reflection - answers will vary but should show integration of lessons.
8. True - Pharmakeia is the Greek root of our English word "pharmacy."
9. False - Pharmakeia refers to all drugs/medicines connected with sorcery and deception, not just illegal substances. The word originally encompassed any substance that alters the body or mind.
1. B) A Carnegie/Rockefeller-funded study that led to closing natural medicine schools
2. B) A schoolteacher with no medical training
3. C) Oil (petroleum)
4. False - Natural plants cannot be patented because they occur in nature and cannot be claimed as inventions. Only synthetic, man-made modifications can be patented. This means pharmaceutical companies have no incentive to research or promote natural remedies since they can't be monetized through patent protection.
5. Sample answer: Rockefeller discovered that drugs could be made from petroleum byproducts. By controlling medicine, he could: (1) create new markets for petroleum products, (2) patent synthetic drugs for monopoly profits, (3) eliminate competition from natural medicine, (4) create lifetime customers for maintenance drugs.
6. Sample answer: Patients lost options and freedom of choice in healthcare. Natural healers lost their livelihoods and legal standing. Rockefeller interests gained profits, control over medical education, and influence over public health policy. The pharmaceutical industry gained monopoly status.
7. Sample answer: Rockefeller was literally called "the great man of the earth" in his day as the world's richest person. He established pharmaceutical merchants who now influence all nations through drug-based medicine. The prophecy describes exactly what happened: wealthy businessmen deceiving all nations through pharmakeia.
8. True - The Flexner Report was funded by Carnegie Foundation with Rockefeller support.
9. True - Before 1910, American medicine was diverse and included many natural healing approaches.
10. False - The pharmaceutical takeover was directly connected to Rockefeller's petroleum business—many drugs are synthesized from petrochemicals (petroleum byproducts).
1. A=5, B=4, C=2, D=1, E=3
2. B) Decoction
3. C) Alcohol (or glycerin)
4. False - Covering the tea is important because volatile oils (aromatic compounds that contain medicinal properties) will escape with the steam if left uncovered. Covering preserves these therapeutic constituents.
5. Calculation: (6 / 18) × 30 = (1/3) × 30 = 10 drops
6. Sample answer: I would first advise caution and encourage her to consult with her healthcare provider. If she wants to try herbs, ginger is generally considered one of the safer options for pregnancy nausea (in moderate amounts). However, many herbs are not safe during pregnancy, and I would recommend she research thoroughly and start with very small amounts.
7. True - Adaptogens help the body adapt to and resist stress.
8. False - A decoction is made by simmering tough plant parts (roots, bark, seeds) in water. Delicate plant parts like flowers and leaves are used in infusions (teas).
9. False - Children require lower doses than adults. Use Clark's Rule or Young's Rule to calculate appropriate doses.
1. A=2, B=3, C=5, D=4, E=1
2. B) Black pepper increases absorption by up to 2000%
3. C) Cooked
4. False - Echinacea is best used at the FIRST SIGN of acute illness, not for continuous long-term use. It's an immune stimulant for acute situations, not an immune-building tonic. For long-term immune building, astragalus is a better choice.
5. Sample answer: For a wet, productive cough, I would recommend Thyme. It is antimicrobial (fights infection), expectorant (helps expel mucus), and antispasmodic (relieves cough spasms). It's specifically indicated for wet, productive coughs. Mullein would also be helpful for lung support.
6. Sample answer: At the first sign of cold, I would take large doses of Echinacea (60-90 drops every 2-3 hours), along with Elderberry syrup (1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours), raw garlic, and lots of ginger tea. The key is to act quickly at the first sign of illness, not wait until fully sick.
7. Sample answer: The fact that aspirin was derived from willow bark shows that Yahuah's plants contain real, effective medicine. Many pharmaceutical drugs are based on plant compounds—the drug companies just synthesize a patentable version. This confirms that plant medicine is legitimate and effective, not mere "folk remedies."
8. True - Mullein is commonly used for lung and respiratory support.
9. False - Echinacea should be used at the first sign of acute illness for short periods, not continuously for months.
10. True - Ginger is widely used for nausea, morning sickness, motion sickness, and digestive issues.
1. C) Calendula
2. B) Light degrades the herbs' potency
3. False - Honey should be added after the liquid cools to lukewarm because heat destroys honey's beneficial enzymes and antimicrobial properties. Adding honey to hot liquid would reduce its therapeutic value.
4-7. Personal responses - assess for understanding, thoughtfulness, and application of lesson content.
8. True - Chamomile, ginger, and elderberry are all essential starter herbs for a home apothecary.
9. False - The first principle of biblical health is to trust Yahuah as our Healer (Yahuah Rapha), not pharmaceutical companies.
10. True - The recipe calls for simmering elderberries with spices, then adding raw honey after cooling (heat destroys honey's benefits).