oil spotlight: Thieves

That’s right. The name is Thieves, as in Grave Robbers. The powerful Thieves essential oil blend takes its inspiration from the legend of four 15th-century French thieves. Originally spice traders and merchants, these thieves imported spices, including cinnamon and clove, from India. But when the Black Plague struck and international trade was suspended, the spice traders quickly ran out of money. So they turned to looting the homes and bodies of Plague victims. They wore various oils and spices while they “worked” to help them avoid catching the highly-contagious disease. When four of the thieves were captured and brought before the King, they were forced to finally reveal their secret formula of lemon, eucalyptus, rosemary, cinnamon and clove!

Thieves can help to boost immunity, support overall wellness, and keep our homes (and ourselves) clean! And beyond the many, many ways it can be used, it smells SO good! Just like Christmas. The cinnamon and clove are what I mainly pick up, which are perfect scents as we move into Fall and the holiday season!
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Thieves can be diffused, taken internally to promote overall wellness, and applied topically. (For topical application, it is typically recommended to dilute with a carrier oil like coconut or grapeseed oil. Dilution is always recommended for children.)

Pro-tip: Diffuse several drops of Thieves with a couple drops of Orange for an added energy boost and a deliciously autumnal scent! Seriously, this combo smells like Thanksgiving and makes me want some pumpkin pie STAT.

In addition to the amazing essential oil blend, Young Living offers an array of Thieves household products designed to keep you and your home clean and healthy! I always have the Thieves spray and hand purifier in my purse to keep me safe from germs when I'm out and about.

Read on for my top 15 uses for Thieves essential oil blend:

1. Cleanse the air. Diffuse for 15-20 minutes to help eliminate airborne bacteria. Ideal when kids or family members are sick or getting sick.
2. Help boost the immune system. Add a few drops of Thieves with a carrier oil and rub on bottoms of feet (great for kids).
3. Take internally  using a vegetable capsule to help support healthy immune function and complement to a daily wellness regimen.
4. Clean surfaces naturally. Just add a 5-10 drops of Thieves to a small spray bottle and fill with water. Great for baby gear, or surfaces around your pets and little ones, minus the harsh chemicals.
5. Make a DIY hand sanitizer. Combine 2 Tbsp aloe vera gel, 1 Tbsp water, 1/2 tsp Vit E oil and 5 drops of Thieves in a 2 oz squeeze bottle to be carried in purse.
6. Use as an air freshener. Diffuse or add a 3-4 drops of Thieves to a small spray bottle and fill with water. Spray rooms, closets, shoe bins, lockers, and other areas with odor problems.
7. Help to heal cold sores. Apply neat (undiluted) to help relieve the pain and promote healing.
8. DIY toothpaste. Mix a tablespoon of baking soda with a few drops of water to make a paste. Add 1-2 drops of Thieves to the paste and brush teeth as usual.
9. Help soothe a sore throat. Mix 1-2 drops of Thieves with a teaspoon of raw honey into 8 oz hot water. Alternatively, you can add a few drops of Thieves to a small cup of filtered water and gargle for a few minutes, or make an all-natural throat spray by adding a few drops of Thieves and filtered water to a small spray bottle.
10. Clean on the go. Add a few drops of Thieves to a mini spray bottle and fill with water. Keep the spray bottle in your purse or luggage to clean hotel beds, restaurant tables and chairs, high chairs, and much more.
11. Clean floors. Add a few drops of Thieves to a sink half full of water and use to clean wood and tile floors.
12. Steam clean carpets. Add a few drops of Thieves to a carpet steamer with water to clean and freshen carpets.
13. Acne spot treatment. Apply neat (undiluted) to help treat acne and promote healing. The clove and lemon oils in the Thieves blend are particularly helpful in cleansing and calming the skin.
14. Help soothe poison ivy. Apply diluted with a carrier oil to help relieve itchiness and promote healing.
15. Natural pesticide. Add a few drops of Thieves to a small spray bottle and spray on plants and flowers to repel bugs.

During the fall season, we diffuse Thieves + Orange during my aromatherapy yoga classes to cleanse the air, help boost immunity and mood, and get us in the spirit for Fall. I hope to see you on the mat soon!

If you have any questions, or are interested in purchasing Thieves or the amazing Premium Starter Kit, please contact me!