One of the first recipes Sarah Munro (the heroine of ONE DARK WISH, book 2 in the Deadly Force series) added to her historical collection of herbal remedies was Thieves Oil.
Thieves Oil, a concoction made from a number of different essential oils, is based on a 15th Century story, when all of Europe and Asia were dealing with the bubonic plague. Supposedly, four thieves from Europe robbed over 400 dead and dying people yet were never infected with the highly-contagious disease. When these men were finally caught, the magistrate offered them a reduced sentence (not death) in return for their secret.
Their secret was this concoction of essential oils, including clove, cinnamon, rosemary, eucalyptus, and lemon, that they mixed together and wore on their necks, hands, and wrists. Luckily, all of these essential oils are easily available and we can make our own Thieves Oil at home. Just mix them together in an amber drop bottle and you’re all set. I like to add this oil to my diffuser in the winter, and I add a few drops to a spray bottle filled with water. This Thieves Oil Spray disinfects everything from my cell phone to remote controls to door handles.
Some people say that when you’re sick with the flu or a sore throat, you can add a few drops of Thieves Oil to a carrier oil (I like almond oil) and rub a bit on the bottoms of your feet. Do this once in the morning and at night to help improve your immunity.
Sarah Munro’s Thieves Oil
INGREDIENTS:
- 40 drops clove bud essential oil
- 35 drops lemon essential
- 20 drops cinnamon bark essential oil
- 15 drops eucalyptus essential oil
- 10 drops rosemary essential oil
DIRECTIONS:
Carefully drop all of the above essential oil into a single amber bottle with its own dropper. Shake well. Add to a carrier oil, or water in a spray bottle, or even add a few drops to the water in your mop bucket.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER ABOUT WILD PLANTS, FORAGING, AND MAKING HERBAL REMEDIES:
I am not a medical professional and nothing written on this blog is medical advice. None of my statements have been evaluated by the FDA (I am legally required to give you this disclaimer).
It is important to do your due diligence before foraging, harvesting, and/or consuming any type of medicinal plant.
- If you are taking any medications, talk to your doctor about any potential drug interactions.
- If you are allergic to anything, make sure whatever you are foraging is not in the same family. Example: While dandelions are typically considered safe, those who are allergic to ragweed, latex, daisies, or any other plants in the same or similar families, may not be able to consume dandelion.
Always research potential side effects, dosage recommendations, and how to properly prepare and consume each medicinal plant.
Always make sure you are foraging what you believe to be. Fully prepare and study the anatomy before harvesting wild plants.
Always make sure your kitchen/work area is clean and that all materials are sterilized.
Do not forage plants from areas that have been sprayed within the past 2 years at the very least.
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