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Latest comment: 14 days ago3 comments3 people in discussion
The ingredients of the holy anointing oil are listed in English followed by the Hebrew word in parentheses. One ingredient, however, is listed not in English but in Hebrew in both the listing and in the parentheses. I have edited this error. But out of respect to those believing it to be cannabis, I included the link to Kaneh Bosem in the parentheses section.
CWatchman (talk) 15:21, 27 July 2020 (UTC)Reply
The most obvious sign that Sweet Calamus is a misidentification would be the effects of this plant on a human body. This is poison, plain and simple. Suggesting that this mistranslation is the real thing is dangerous and could lead to someone's poisoning with the substance.
It is true that sweet calamus is toxic when eaten. However, in the case of anointing oil - which is typically not ingested - I don't think its oral toxicity is relevant. Summerhemlock (talk) 06:49, 21 November 2024 (UTC)Reply
Latest comment: 10 months ago1 comment1 person in discussion
Has anyone located an Armenian source text from which this legend is based? Probably 12th century, probably not translated yet. I'd be grateful to be pointed in the right direction. 50.52.125.202 (talk) 05:23, 15 January 2024 (UTC)Reply
Latest comment: 5 months ago2 comments1 person in discussion
This article appears to duplicate content better done here. This is just the same oil, variations on a theme, in an additional religion. Much of it is uncited, so I suggest the cited content be merged here. Skyerise (talk) 10:19, 22 May 2024 (UTC)Reply