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WHOLENESS

hands, ears, temples, feet and a mask - 33 drops organic Clove Bud essen- for each thief – and garlic, a strong
over their mouths, kept them safe tial oil (33%) anti-viral and anti-bacterial itself,
from infection. It was their blend - 30 drops organic Lemon Essential infused in apple cider vinegar.
of oils and vinegar that came to oil (30%) Some herbalists recommend the
be known as the Thieves Oil. The - 17 drops organic cinnamon bark Four Thieves tonic as a preventa-
judge stayed true to his word. The essential oil (17%) tive to ward off any communicable
men were not burned alive, but were - 12 drops organic eucalyptus essen- illness like the common cold and
hanged for their crimes instead. tial oil (12%) influenza*. This makes sense when
- 8 drops organic rosemary essential you look at the health-promoting
The King immediately posted the oil (8%) properties of the individual herbs
thieves secret formula all over the that you’ll find in most of today’s
town so every man could make it for Note: Others prefer to add oregano recipes.
himself. essential oil, tea tree essential oil, or-
Scientists believe the concoction ange essential oil, lavender essential To make your own Four Thieves
worked against the plague because oil and/or cedar essential oil. Vinegar Health Tonic, you will need:
it repelled insects, including fleas, -1 bulb of garlic, cloves separated,
which spread that disease. Directions: skins removed, and crushed.
-Mix into a dark glass bottle. Some -2 tablespoons each of four or more
French chemist and scholar recipes call for equal amounts of dried herbs (rosemary, cloves, sage,
René-Maurice Gattefossé published each of the five essential oils. thyme), chopped. Choose herbs
the “original” recipe that hung in Due to the various properties with the properties you desire.
the museum of Old Marseilles, of this blend of essential oils, -1 liter of organic apple cider vine-
France in his 1937 book, Gattefos- the Thieves Oil has antibacterial, gar
sé’s Aromatherapy: antiseptic and antiviral, and im- Directions:
Take three pints of strong white wine mune-stimulating properties. -Place the herbs in a wide-mouth
vinegar, add a handful of each of worm- There are many wonderful ways to quart jar and cover with the vinegar.
wood, meadowsweet, wild marjoram and use this highly health-supporting -Cap and place in a warm spot such
sage, fifty cloves, two ounces of campanula and versatile blend of oils, such as: as the back of the stove or a sunny
roots, two ounces of angelic, rosemary and -It makes an excellent all-purpose window.
horehound and three large measures of spray solution for cleaning and -Let steep for 2-4 weeks.
champhor. Place the mixture in a contain- wiping around the home: 3 drops -Decant and bottle.
er for fifteen days, strain and express then of oil to 30mls of H20 or vinegar.
bottle. Use by rubbing it on the hands, Add the thieves oil blend first, then Herbalists recommended dosages
ears and temples from time to time when add the distilled water, mixes better of around 1 tablespoon diluted in a
approaching a plague victim. that way. glass of water per day for an adult
-Add a few drops to water or alco- and 1 teaspoon in water for a child.
There is an account of the Thieves hol & use as a hand sanitizer Because its flavor is akin to salad
Story recorded in the Royal English -The oil can be used for massage to dressing, you may want to use it as
Archives and the Thieves Oil has alleviate minor aches and pains. such, or add it to juice.
since been commercially patented by -Diffusing this oil blend in the air
the Young Living company. to clear your chest and congested * Note: I am not making any medicinal
This herbal concoction supposedly airways. claims here, this is the information I have
protected people from the plague. -This oil blend boasts an impressive discovered while researching this article,
aromatic scent that when diffused, please do your own research and never use
The recipe has many variations – is eliminates odors and kills air-borne undiluted essential oils directly on your
it magic elixir or the stuff of leg- pathogens. skin. The recipes in this article are not in-
ends? -It’s excellent for daily use on feet, tended to take the place of regular medical
Over the years, many versions of hands & head as a natural fungicide. care or advice.
this story exist, as do variations of
the recipe but today we look at only 2.The Four Thieves Vinegar Ton-
two recipe samples: ic Recipe
Modern versions of the recipe
1. The Four Thieves Oil Recipe generally include four herbs – one

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