Anointed Herb: Where Faith Meets the Flame

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Breaking the Stigma and Reclaiming the Sacred Role of Cannabis in Mental Health & Spiritual Healing

There’s a moment many of us face on our healing journey—where we reach for something we’ve been taught to fear. For me, that was cannabis. Not because I didn’t believe it could help—but because the stigma told me I wasn’t faithful if I used it. But what if we’ve misunderstood it all along? What if cannabis isn’t a crutch… but a calling?

The Sacred History of Cannabis

Cannabis has been used for centuries—biblically, medicinally, and spiritually. Many scholars argue that the Hebrew term “qěnēh bośem” (קְנֵה-בֹשֶׂם), found in Exodus 30:23 as part of the holy anointing oil recipe, refers to cannabis.

“Take thou also unto thee principal spices… sweet calamus…” – Exodus 30:23 KJV

Sweet calamus, as it’s translated in most Bibles, may in fact be cannabis—an aromatic healing plant used to anoint priests and prophets. If our ancestors used it in holy rituals, why is it now taboo to use for wellness and prayer?

Cannabis & Mental Health: Medicine, Not Shame


Cannabis isn’t just a buzzword or a trend. For those of us dealing with trauma, anxiety, chronic pain, or depression, it can be life-giving. Not everyone responds the same—but when used intentionally and responsibly, it’s been shown to:

- Ease chronic physical pain and inflammation

- Support sleep and reduce nightmares

- Lower anxiety and stabilize mood

- Help with grounding and mindfulness

- Assist in emotional processing and trauma recovery

So why the shame?

The truth is—the enemy wants to keep us from what heals us. If cannabis helps bring you closer to peace, healing, and God, that’s not rebellion. That’s redemption.

Faith and Cannabis: No Ritual Required, Just Relationship

I don’t always pray before I smoke. Sometimes it’s just a moment to breathe, to quiet my mind, or to stop the spiral. And honestly? That’s sacred, too.

When I do invite God into the moment—whether it’s before, during, or after—I’ve noticed clarity, peace, and deeper insight. But I’m not less faithful when I don’t.

Cannabis doesn’t need to be wrapped in ritual to be spiritually valid. It’s about the posture of the heart, not the performance. For me, cannabis has become a tool in my walk—a way to unwind, process emotions, and reconnect with my body and spirit when the world feels too loud.

There have been times when I was too overwhelmed to pray. The anxiety was too loud, the thoughts too heavy. And in those moments, cannabis helped me calm down enough to even feel God again.

Let’s Change the Conversation

It’s time to stop whispering. It’s time to speak boldly and educate lovingly. Cannabis can be part of a faith-filled life. Period.

You are not a bad Christian for using cannabis. You are not a failure. You are not broken. You are a temple in restoration, and cannabis can be one of the oils used in that process.

Reflection Prompt

What would it look like if you treated your cannabis use as sacred self-care instead of something shameful?

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