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What is Thieves?

Thieves is an oil blend that is reputed to have been used during the bubonic plague to assist some merchants or thieves who were taking items from those who had died of the Black Plague, and sold those items for a profit.  The legend varies, but usually the story goes that four of the thieves were captured and told that if they were to share the secret as to how they were able to remain well in the face of the plague, then their punishment would be less horrible.  

The formula differs from story to story, and usually is considered to be a vinegar formula, that contains wormwood or rue (both known to repel pests), and usually containing cloves, sometimes garlic, camphor, rosemary, lavender and various other herbs.  There are different claims and recipes.
 
The essential oil blend is quite simple and very effective.  It usually contains a mixture of clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus and rosemary essential oils.  These oils can be applied with a carrier oil to the feet or palms of the hands, or they can be put into a diffuser/mister and diffused into the air.  Guess what?  They have antiseptic, antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can actually help to kill pathogens. 
They can help to kill Micrococcus luteus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and
 Staphylococcus aureus.  If diffused through the air, they can kill up to 99.96% of airborne bacteria according to a study done at Weber State University.2
Some of these oils can be used to help support you if you fear you may have the beginning of strep throat. (Of course, these oils are to support you, they do not replace your healthcare physician.) Researchers have found that oregano, thyme and rosewood can fight Streptococcus pneumonia, especially in combination with cinnamon and clove oils.  They also are effective against E. coli and a few species of fungi.1
Herbs and essential oils can be supportive in helping to prevent illness and help you stay healthy.  More and more, studies show that holistic and herbal medicine are viable forms of complimentary care. We feel it is important that you feel that you are educated and aware of your role in your own healthcare. 
Yes, Ida Mae carries a Thieves Oil Blend in a Roll on, or in a vial for a diffuser!  We also carry a Sore Throat Support Blend and a Breathe Easy Blend for support when you have a cough and need to open the lungs. Check out our store page here!

1.Oregano, Other Essential Oils Destroy Strep Pneumonia Cells. (2017). Mercola.com. Retrieved 26 January 2017, from http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2008/01/02/organano-destroys-strep.aspx

2.Thieves Essential Oils. (2017). Easy-home-made.com. Retrieved 26 January 2017, from http://www.easy-home-made.com/thieves_essential_oils.html

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