According to the long-told historic tale, the use of thieves' oil dates all the way back to the year 1413. The time of the infamous Bubonic Plague (a.k.a The Black Death) devastated a large portion of France.
The Black Death spread like wildfire amongst the people. It seemed impossible to be in the vicinity without contracting it, and at the time, the sickness really did mean ultimate demise.
During this time, however, four (4) thieves were captured and charged for stealing from the sick and dying. The thieves never contracted the plague, despite the close contact with the Black-Death victims.
The judge was so intrigued by how these men had stayed immune to this terrible disease, that he told them if they shared their secret he would spare them of this punishment.
The thieves told the judge their secret: they were perfume & spice merchants who were unemployed due to the closure of the seaports and the devastation of the plague. They had prepared an essential oil recipe that when applied to their hands, ears, temples, feet & a mask over their mouths, kept them safe from infection.
They told of a concoction that included clove and rosemary that afforded them protection from contracting diseases.
Today, there are five essential oils most commonly used in modern “thieves” blends. They are clove bud, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary.
Clove Bud - naturally combat harmful bacteria that can cause respiratory illnesses and other conditions. With its potent antibacterial and antiviral abilities, studies suggest it can help boost the immune system to fight off, or even prevent, the common cold and flu.
Lemon - best known for its ability to cleanse toxins from the body, and it’s widely used to stimulate lymphatic drainage, rejuvenate energy, purify skin, and fight bacteria and fungi as well as boosting immunity
Cinnamon - No. 1 out of 26 of the most popular herbs and spices in the world in terms of its protective antioxidant levels. It also boasts a wide range of other health benefits, including antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-diabetic properties.
Eucalyptus - one of the best essential oils for sore throats, cough, seasonal allergies, and headaches. Its benefits are due to its ability to stimulate immunity, provide antioxidant protection and improve respiratory circulation.
Rosemary - has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to improve memory, soothe digestive problems, boost the immune system and relieve aches and pains. It has antibacterial properties that can treat a host of your respiratory problems. and also treats allergies, sore throat, cold, and flu.
You can either purchase all these five (5) oils together or you can have our thieves blends in which we named “Defence” at a promotional price of RM55.00.
It will return to the retail price at RM59.00 after 31.10.2021.
Defence has an invigorating spicy warm aroma that may not that appealing to our nose but it truly gives a lot of benefits to our health like boosting immune function, fighting infections, and also good to purify our space.
Defence bespoke blend a.k.a thieves oil can be used as follows:
- Indoor air purifier: It has antimicrobial properties. Adding 8-15 drops of essential oil to your diffuser and leaving the room with closed doors for a few hours can make the air clean. It also imparts a refreshing aroma.
- Body massage oil: Add one to two drops of thieves oil to any oil of your choice such as olive oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil and massage on your body for smooth and healthy skin.
- Breathing problems: Adding a drop of thieves oil to your steaming bowl and inhaling the vapours are believed to relieve congestion and discomfort associated with lung conditions such as cold and bronchitis. Avoid using the oil for infants and young children. Take your doctor’s advice before trying any non-prescription remedy.
- Household cleaning: Add 15-20 drops of thieves oil in a tinted or dark spray bottle containing two ounces of distilled water. Add a teaspoonful of witch hazel or vinegar to it and mix well. Use the spray for disinfecting your kitchen and bathroom
- Aches and pains: Add one to two drops of thieves oil to a carrier oil and gently massage over the affected area to get relief from aches and pains.