Early into my journey with essential oils and their **purpoted** magical healing properties, I decided I would create my own blends using the best individual oils I could find & afford. I did not want to rely on a company for their blends or be a distributor for someone else’s products because I have had enough training to do this on my own. I don’t know how it happened but I quickly became obsessed with Young Living’s Thieves oil blend. I think it all began with a story…
During the Black Plague of 16th century, a small band of thieves had been caught and brought before the King. The thieves had been entering the homes of plague victims and stripping the dead bodies of money, jewelry and anything else of value that could be found. Although the plague was highly contagious and the thieves were in daily contact with the dead bodies of plague victims, not one of this morbid band of thieves ever contracted the plague. The King, eager to protect himself and the Royal Family, demanded to know how the thieves had avoided contracting the plague.
Soon enough, the truth came out. The thieves were all members of the same family – a family from a long line of Apothecaries. Because of their intimate knowledge of the healing arts, passed down from generation to generation, they were familiar with a combination of specific plant oils that, when rubbed on the body, would protect the body from contracting this most feared and deadly disease. The King forced the thieves to divulge the specific plant oils used, and the formula for extracting them from the plants. With that vital information in hand, he was thereby able toprotect himself and his family from the deadly plague.
I cannot attest to the accuracy or credibility of this account, but the same source claims the specific recipe the robbers used can still be found in the Royal English Archives. Young Living’s founder came to discover this bit of history, created a blend and aptly named it “Thieve’s Oil”. Now, I’ve never actually used, tested or smelled YL’s blend but the story and the **purported** properties of this blend intrigued me enough that I had to find a recipe of my own. Searching “thieve’s oil” will lead you down many paths – differing histories and recipes but most posess the same basic elements.
I have used this immune boosting blend for the last 4 years – I’ve even given it to friends who have poor immune systems for a little extra protection during the cold & flu season. My 10 year old has felt the effects & always ask for it when he feels under the weather. I’m not saying it works (**) but when I feel my immune system getting weak, the start of aches & pains or a cold coming on, I slather my feet with this oil blend, put on my socks and let nature take its course. I repeat throughout the day & once more before crawling into bed for the night. Typically, after a day of this treatement regimine, I’m back to my normal self. And, if I’m not back to healthy, I can feel my body winning the battle & I repeat until I am 100% better.
What I use the oil blend for:
- Immune support – applied to feet – when I feel weak & achy
- Immune support – applied to chest – when I have a chest cold, bronchitis, etc.
- Immune support – diffused in the air – during and after a whole family outbreak of some kinda bug or virus
- Cleaning agent – added to vinegar
I’ve read accounts of people adding the blend to their washing machine or spraying door handles, stuffed animals, cell phones and pet bedding – these all seem like great ideas & easy enough to incorporate!! But, I’ve also read accounts of people adding this to their toothpaste, orange juice or in a throat spray. I absolutely do NOT recommend any practice of injesting oils (unless they are specifically marked as food grade – and I am only hesitantly ok with this). In my opinion, I don’t want to expose my GI tract to highly concentrated and volatile essential oils. I do realize this is a judgment from my own schooling and experience though. You have to do what is right for you – not me.
I do detract from the basic recipe (shared below) based on the purpose & situation. For example, if I’m using for respiratory ailments, perhaps I will increase the amount of Rosemary & Eucalyptus. I really listen to my intuition when blending for myself & family – but when creating for sale, I stick to the original recipe. I suggest you do the same until you are really familiar with the individual oils & how they act together.
~.2 Fl. Oz- NEAT immune boosting oil blend:
- 40 drops Clove
- 35 drops Lemon
- 20 drops Cinnamon Bark
- 15 drops Eucalyptus
- 10 drops Rosemary
A carrier oil must be used with this neat blend before applying to the body – the proportion is 4 drops carrier : 1 drop neat essential oil blend. The advantage of creating the NEAT blend is that you are able to use it where and when needed – add to your vinegar as a cleaning agent, diffuse without carrier oil, or combine with your favorite carrier oil for body applications.
Purchasing the individual oils will cost a minimum of $35 – depending on the brand & quality of the oil, of course. It is a small investment with a huge pay-off if it helps you & your loved ones have more well days than sick days. If you are not interested in creating your own, or would like to trial the blend before investing in your own oils and supplies, I do sell this blend in small or large batches of NEAT or combined with a carrier.
Get your sample (.2 fl oz) of NEAT immune boosting oil for $5.35
For other options, please email me at randi@redwinghealingarts.com
** FDA regulations require I don’t make any claim essential oils derived from plants, flowers, herbs, trees, resins or anything organically produced in nature actually has healing properties
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