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| − | Thieves Oil comes from during the Bubonic Plague in Europe where certain folks would rob those who had died from the plague. However, the robbers never actually caught the disease themselves, since they used a blend of different spices and herbs to protect themselves. | + | Thieves® is a registered trademark, and as such represents a proprietary blend. |
| − | == | + | The name Thieves Oil comes from during the Bubonic Plague in Europe where certain folks would rob those who had died from the plague. However, the robbers never actually caught the disease themselves, since they used a blend of different spices and herbs to protect themselves. |
| − | + | ==Special Precautions of Flavonoids== | |
| − | + | * Possible skin sensitivity. | |
| − | + | * If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician. | |
| − | + | * Always dilute before applying to the skin or taking internally. | |
| − | + | * Keep out of reach of children. | |
| − | + | * Taken internally, it may help boost your immune system, but be careful that your blend is high quality and food grade if you go this route, and ask a natural health professional first to make sure it is safe for you and your individual state of health. | |
| − | + | * Thieves can be used in a diffuser to help get rid of airborne bacteria and viruses, but only run the diffuser for about half an hour at a time, as this oil is very potent. | |
| + | ==Benefits and uses of Thieves Oil== | ||
| + | * this blend may prove very useful in warding off other illnesses such as the common cold and those nasty seasonal flus. Thieves can be used in a diffuser to help get rid of airborne bacteria and viruses, but only run the diffuser for about half an hour at a time, as this oil is very potent. | ||
| + | * A few drops of Thieves added to dishwater can help to sanitize dishes. You can also add a few drops into a glass of water to use as a mouthwash, or concoct your own disinfectant spray. Thieves can also be used in massage, diluted one part to three in organic coconut or olive oils to help prevent skin irritation. | ||
| + | * Taken internally, it may help boost your immune system, but be careful that your blend is high quality and food grade if you go this route, and ask a natural health professional first to make sure it is safe for you and your individual state of health. If you are pregnant or have a health condition, make sure that you get a go-ahead from your health professional before using Thieves in any application. | ||
* [[Cloves]] essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, a strong antiseptic, and an immune stimulant (among other things…) | * [[Cloves]] essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, a strong antiseptic, and an immune stimulant (among other things…) | ||
* [[Lemon]] essential oil is antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and antidepressant (among other things…) | * [[Lemon]] essential oil is antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and antidepressant (among other things…) | ||
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* [[Eucalyptus]] essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiviral, and an expectorant (among other things…) | * [[Eucalyptus]] essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiviral, and an expectorant (among other things…) | ||
* [[Rosemary]] essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, and also an expectorant (among other things…) | * [[Rosemary]] essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, and also an expectorant (among other things…) | ||
| − | + | ==Ingredients :== | |
| − | == | + | * 20 drops clove essential oil |
| − | * | + | ** 18 drops lemon essential oil |
| − | * | + | * 10 drops cinnamon bark essential oil |
| − | * | + | * 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil |
| + | * 5 drops rosemary essential oil | ||
| + | == References == | ||
| + | [[Category:Treatments]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Aromatherapy]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Essential oil]] | ||
Revision as of 13:29, 3 February 2014
Thieves® is a registered trademark, and as such represents a proprietary blend. The name Thieves Oil comes from during the Bubonic Plague in Europe where certain folks would rob those who had died from the plague. However, the robbers never actually caught the disease themselves, since they used a blend of different spices and herbs to protect themselves.
Contents
Special Precautions of Flavonoids
- Possible skin sensitivity.
- If pregnant or under a doctor's care, consult your physician.
- Always dilute before applying to the skin or taking internally.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Taken internally, it may help boost your immune system, but be careful that your blend is high quality and food grade if you go this route, and ask a natural health professional first to make sure it is safe for you and your individual state of health.
- Thieves can be used in a diffuser to help get rid of airborne bacteria and viruses, but only run the diffuser for about half an hour at a time, as this oil is very potent.
Benefits and uses of Thieves Oil
- this blend may prove very useful in warding off other illnesses such as the common cold and those nasty seasonal flus. Thieves can be used in a diffuser to help get rid of airborne bacteria and viruses, but only run the diffuser for about half an hour at a time, as this oil is very potent.
- A few drops of Thieves added to dishwater can help to sanitize dishes. You can also add a few drops into a glass of water to use as a mouthwash, or concoct your own disinfectant spray. Thieves can also be used in massage, diluted one part to three in organic coconut or olive oils to help prevent skin irritation.
- Taken internally, it may help boost your immune system, but be careful that your blend is high quality and food grade if you go this route, and ask a natural health professional first to make sure it is safe for you and your individual state of health. If you are pregnant or have a health condition, make sure that you get a go-ahead from your health professional before using Thieves in any application.
- Cloves essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, a strong antiseptic, and an immune stimulant (among other things…)
- Lemon essential oil is antiviral, antifungal, antiseptic, and antidepressant (among other things…)
- Cinnamon essential oil is antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic, and anti-infectious (among other things…)
- Eucalyptus essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, anti-infectious, antiviral, and an expectorant (among other things…)
- Rosemary essential oil is analgesic, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-infectious, and also an expectorant (among other things…)
Ingredients :
- 20 drops clove essential oil
- 18 drops lemon essential oil
- 10 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
- 8 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 5 drops rosemary essential oil
