What is Thieves Essential Oil?
Thieves essential oil is a blend of powerful, naturally derived botanical extracts that have been used for centuries to support a healthy immune system. The key ingredients in this blend are Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary. This combination of oils has been found to be especially beneficial for supporting the body’s natural defenses against environmental threats such as colds, viruses and bacteria.
Thieves oil is best known for its ability to ward off illness-causing germs and viruses while providing cleansing and purifying benefits. It can be diffused into the air or applied topically to the skin in order to reap its therapeutic benefits.
Thieves Essential Oil Alternatives
Original Thieves essential oils started from Young Living Clove Bud Oil, Lemon Peel Oil, Cinnamon Bark Oil, Eucalyptus Leaf Oil, and Rosemary Leaf Oil. Due to the success of this blend other brands have come up with their own versions.
Plant Therapy’s On Guard Synergy Blend
Ingredients: Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis), Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum), Cinnamon Leaf (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Eucalyptus Radiata (Eucalyptus radiata), and Rosemary 1,8-cineole (Rosmarinus officinalis).
Edens Garden Thieves Synergy Blend
Ingredients: Clove Bud Oil (Eugenia caryophyllata), Lemon Oil (Citrus limon), Cinnamon Bark Oil (Cinnamomum zeylanicum), Eucalyptus Radiata Leaf/Stem Oil (Eucalyptus radiata) and Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus officinalis).
doTerra On Guard Essential Oil blend
Ingredients: Wild Orange Peel, Clove Bud, Cinnamon Leaf, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Leaf, and Rosemary Leaf/Flower essential oils.
Nature’s Truth Thieves Synergy Aromatherapy Essential Oil Blend
Ingredients: Orange Oil (Citrus sinensis), Clove Bud Oil Eugenia caryophyllus; Cinnamon Bark oil Cinnamomum zeylanicum; Eucalyptus oil Eucalpytus globulus; Rosemary oil Rosmarinus Officinalis
Function
The main function of Thieves Essential Oil Blend is to provide natural protection against environmental threats such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi. It is also known for its antiseptic properties that help fight colds, flu, and other respiratory ailments. Many people use the blend to cleanse their homes, diffusing it in the air or adding it to homemade cleaning products. Additionally, some people use Thieves Essential Oil Blend topically in order to promote healthy skin and address minor wounds.
Other interesting uses of Thieves Essential Oil
Thieves Essential Oil has been used for a variety of other interesting applications. It has been used to help soothe aches and pains, treat colds and flu-like symptoms, and reduce inflammation. Additionally, it can be used as an insect repellent to keep bugs away.
Some people use Thieves Oil in homemade cleaning products such as natural surface cleaners and surface sanitizers because of its anti-bacterial properties. As the oil is considered a natural antibiotic, some also add it to first aid kits or use it as an alternative for treating cuts and scrapes.
Many aromatherapists have used Thieves Essential Oil in their practice due to its calming effect, which can help to reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. Finally, the oil can be diffused into the air for a pleasant scent, which may help with mental fatigue and strain.
Making own Thieves using Its Essential Oils
Its inspired by Thieves Essential Oil Recipe
Ingredients:
• 10 drops of It’s Essential Clove Bud Oil
• 8 drops of It’s Essential Lemon Oil
• 6 drops of It’s Essential Cinnamon Bark Oil
• 4 drops of It’s Essential Rosemary Oil
• 2 drops of It’s Essential Eucalyptus Radiata Oil
Instructions:
1. Start by adding the 10 drops of Clove Bud oil to an empty 5ml essential oil bottle.
2. Next, add 8 drops of Lemon oil to the same bottle, and shake gently.
3. Followed by adding 6 drops of Cinnamon Bark oil and shake again.
4. Then add 4 drops of Rosemary oil and shake one more time.
5. Finally, add 2 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata oil and shake one last time to mix all the oils together thoroughly.
6. Your homemade thieves essential oil is now ready for use!