Mountain Rose Herbs have published their version of a Thieves recipe, which makes around 6ml (120 drops): A William Ball worked at the City of London Lying-in Hospital, City Road, in 1789. The Royal Kalendar, or Complete and Correct Annual Register for England, Scotland, Ireland and America. London: Printed for J. Debrett. 1789. p.238. NB Arthur Irwin Dasent's signature appears on the flyleaf. Cinnamon ( Cinnamomum verum) has a wonderful purifying essence, used for centuries in love charms. It warmth is calming and invigorating, especially comforting during the cold season.

Another, more recent study showed that clove and cinnamon oils have some effect against Lyme disease. A 2017 study found that low concentrations of cinnamon and clove oil had high antimicrobial activity against persistent cultures of Borrelia burgdorferi, the causative agent of Lyme disease.

More Household Uses Of Thieves Essential Oil

Put a few drops on a tissue, place near the heat/AC vents of a hotel to rid it of airborne germs. 47. Whiten Teeth Thieves oil is a unique blend of different essential oils that are known for their naturally antiseptic, antiviral, and antibacterial properties. When used properly, thieves oil can help to boost the immune system, fight off infections, and speed up the healing process. Steam inhalation involves adding essential oils to a bowl of steaming water. The hot water vaporizes the oil, allowing it to be inhaled with the steam. This application may help with respiratory congestion or sinus issues.

Budak, N., Aykin, E., Seydim, A., Greene, A., & Guzel‐Seydim, Z. (2014). Functional Properties of Vinegar. Journal of Food Science, 79 (5), 757-764. https://doi.org/10.1111/1750-3841.12434 Thyme is a mint family herb, too! Another aromatic with warming and drying qualities, thyme is a diaphoretic and diffusive herb traditionally used with respiratory tract conditions (Tilgner, 2009), particularly as a bronchodilator and as an anti-inflammatory agent (Hoffmann, 2007). Its main chemical constituent, thymol , is primarily responsible for its antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal (Tilgner, 2009) actions as well as its expectorant and antispasmodic actions (Herbal Academy, n.d.a.). In addition to the respiratory tract, many of its actions are focused on the digestive tract, and as an antiviral and antibacterial herb, it can act on infections of all kinds (Easley & Horne, 2016). Garlic ( Allium sativum) bulb

Add several drops to your favorite homemade air freshener spray bottle. It disinfects as it freshens the air in any room or use as hand sanitizer It’s also important to note that you can develop a sensitivity to both of these oils over time with repeated application. This is called sensitization. Photosensitivity Nuñez, L.; Aquino, M. D’ (2012). "Microbicide activity of clove essential oil (Eugenia caryophyllata)". Brazilian Journal of Microbiology. 43 (4): 1255–1260. doi: 10.1590/S1517-83822012000400003. ISSN 1517-8382. PMC 3769004. PMID 24031950.

Sayorwan, W., et al. (2013). Effects of inhaled rosemary oil on subjective feelings and activities of the nervous system. Never take any essential oil internally and never put them in your mouth unless advised by your healthcare practitioner.What’s in Four Thieves Oil: A bouquet of aromatic herbs, often including Cloves, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus and Rosemary. Some recipes include Peppercorns, Garlic, and Chilis. Many of these ingredients have antimicrobial and infection-fighting properties, which certainly contributed to Four Thieves’ reputation as a warding potion. According to Essential Oils Desk Reference(4th Edition), a 1997 study was conducted by Weber State University on this formula, replicating the original Thieves Oil recipe. They demonstrated its killing power against airborne microorganisms: There is some limited evidence to suggest that rosemary oil, one of the oils in thieves oil, might help improve a person’s overall mood. This recipe creates an oil blend in a 5 ml glass bottle. I like to use a recycled essential oil bottle that still has the orifice reducer (the white insert that allows one drop at a time to come out, or you can use a pipette of dropper).