“The recipe for this blend is believed to have originated from thieves during the 15th century. According to popular theory, the concoction was created by a group of four thieves and grave robbers to protect themselves from contracting the plague while robbing the bodies of the gravely ill and deceased. When apprehended, the thieves admitted to using the formula and disclosed the recipe in order to receive a less severe punishment for their crimes.”
Mountain Rose Herbs: Thieves Oil
Thieves Oil is a multipurpose antibacterial agent. You can dilute Thieves Oil with water, vinegar, or any oil of your choice. I diluted the Thieves Oil with witch hazel extract and jojoba oil. The girls particularly likely the Thieves Oil with witch hazel extract. Thieves Oil makes a great gift!
Thieves Oil has long been used as a multipurpose, anti-bacterial agent. There are many versions of Thieves Oil but this version is from Mountain Rose Herbs.
4.0 parts Clove Bud essential oil
3.5 parts Lemon essential oil
2.0 parts Cinnamon Bark essential oil
1.5 parts Eucalyptus essential oil
1.0 part Rosemary essential oil
Don’t worry too much about getting the ratios just right because the Thieves Oil will still work well. When I made my blend, I mistakenly added too much lemon essential oil but the resulting Thieves Oil was very pleasant.
Label this bottle as undiluted or pure Thieves Oil. Essential oils are very powerful agents. Thieves Oil should be diluted before using. You can dilute with water, cider vinegar, alcohol, witch hazel extract, or any oil. For a 1% dilution add 6 drops of Thieves Oil to 1oz (30mL) of the carrier of your choice. For a 2% dilution at 12 drops of Thieves Oil to 1oz (30mL) of the carrier of your choice. For more information please see Mountain Rose Blog: Dilutions and Conversions Guide.
Once the Thieves Oil is diluted it can be used directly on the skin. Remember to shake the dilution before using. Some people put a few drops of the pure Thieves Oil in a spray bottle for disinfecting the kitchen or bathroom. Others use a few drops of the pure Thieves Oil in a essential oil diffuser to kill germs in their household.
Remember to label your Thieves Oil with the type of carrier used for dilution.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR! May your family be blessed with health and happiness in the new year!
