He didn't - or at least we don't have any specific reference in The Bible to say He did. The lack of a specific reference to Him doing so is not the best way to argue the point. It quite likely was common practice amongs Jews at the time, and He did send His disciples out with instructions to use oil when praying for the sick.
Roman Catholic AnswerThe oil used in the various oils for anointing is pure olive oil. I believe it is purified by the manufacturer from which the diocese purchases it.
In the Roman rite, 3 oils are used: Oleum infirmorum or Oil of the sick used in anointing of the sick Oleum catechumenorum or Oil of Catechumens used in anointing people at baptism Oleum Chrisma or Chrism which is used in anointing at confirmation and Holy Orders. All are olive oil with the addition of balsam in Chrism
it's a Mass focused on the anointing of oil and prayer for the sick described in James Epistle chapter5 verses 13-16
The biblical anointing are of two kinds , one when a prophet anointed someone with oil to be king in the future , like Samuel did to David. The second oil is used to anoint sick people as well.
Three of the most common annointings are, When one is anointed to a religious calling, anointing a babe at their christening and anointing a sick person so that a blessing may be given. The oil used in these religious anointing is usually Olive Oil, or water in the case of the babe.
Frankincense anointing oil is used in religious or spiritual practices for its symbolic significance and purifying properties. It is believed to represent purification, protection, and spiritual connection. The act of anointing with frankincense oil is often seen as a way to invoke blessings, cleanse negative energies, and enhance spiritual experiences.
Anointing oil can be purchased at religious supply stores, online retailers, or directly from churches or ministries that specialize in spiritual products.
They used prayer.
Myrrh (anointing oil and a symbol of death or suffering) Frankincense (perfume and a symbol of prayer or priest ship) Gold (valuable and a symbol of kingship on earth or virtue)
St. Matthew 7:8With sickness and diseases you command them to leave. In the name of Jesus. This is the example Jesus set in the gospels, and the writers of the New Testament. It is not necessary to use oil, it is mentioned in James 5, but is not a requirement.A healing prayer for a fever would go like this..."In the name of Jesus, fever I command you to go! I take authority over you, you must leave in Jesus name!"Catholic AnswerThe Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick (used to be called Unction or Extreme Unction) uses the prayer below (taken from the Rite): The Form of the Sacrament:The essential rite of the sacrament consists in the priest (or priests, in the case of the Eastern Churches) laying hands on the sick, anointing him with blessed oil (usually olive oil blessed by a bishop, but in an emergency, any vegetable oil will suffice), and praying "Through this holy anointing may the Lord in his love and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save you and raise you up."
holy oilHoly Anointing Oil(Chrism oil) to heal the sick it seals that they have actually been healedLaying of the hands the actual act of healing that person
This is the 12th Century Anointing Spoon, used to anoint the monarch with holy oil at coronations.