Legend has it that Thieves Oil got its name from its use by
those who plundered the dead and dying during the Plague. Whether the legend be
true or not, this combination of Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus
and Rosemary essential oils creates a potent and effective anti-bacterial,
anti-viral and antiseptic concoction.
There are many variations, but below is the proportion that
I like to use :
80 drops of Clove Bud Essential Oil
70 drops of Lemon Essential Oil
40 drops of Cinnamon Bark Essential Oil
30 drops of Eucalyptus Essential Oil
20 drops of Rosemary Essential Oil
Mix all the oils in a 2-ounce dark glass dropper bottle and
store in a safe place
There are many uses for Thieves Oil around the home.
- Putting 4 drops in a load of laundry will kill bacteria and odors - great for washing cloth diapers.
- Diffusing a few drops will purify the air, eliminating odors and killing airborne germs – especially helpful during cold and flu season.
I most recently used it in a higher concentration to clean
black mold in our home.
-Nancy Mayne, Director of Wellness