By now you should know that Thieves essential oils are a blend of other oils. These are cinnamon, eucalyptus, rosemary, clove and lemon. In order for you to see how Thieves essential oil really works you must know the properties of each of its components.

ü  Cinnamon: the branches, bark or branches of various species of cinnamon are used.

ü  Eucalyptus: is obtained from the leaves of the eucalyptus radiata native to Australia.

ü  Rosemary: is a derivative of the herb rosemary, official name Rosmarinus Officinalis.

ü  Clove: is made from the undeveloped flower buds obtained from the clove tree.

ü  Lemon: all the properties of the lemon peel are extracted.

Once you know all the ingredients and how they are extracted you can get an idea of how you can use Thieves essential oil blend.

Uses of Thieves Essential Oils

Essential oils are used by thousands of people for many different ailments. For many people turn to a natural alternative when they see that conventional medicine fails them.

That is where Thieves essential oil has come in and many claim it can be used for:

ü  Improve mood

ü  Improving the immune system

ü  Relieving pain

ü  To heal cuts and wounds

ü  Assist in respiratory conditions

We will now review some of these uses, and you will be able to draw your own conclusions about the real use you should make of it.

Improve your mood

Rosemary oil, part of Thieves’ oil, is considered a great ally to improve the mood of any person. Many are those who use rosemary essential oil to improve that aspect.

For this reason a study was made on 20 people who after inhaling the rosemary oil spread in the room had positive stimulating effects. In addition, thousands of testimonials from people who claim to improve their moods by spreading the oil around them.

Pain relief

With regard to pain relief, we do not have much evidence, but we do have many testimonies. Whether it is inhaled or applied directly to the skin, if this answers the question can I apply Thieves oil directly to the skin? It’s safe to do so, no problem.

In this regard, science is doing experiments on spreading eucalyptus oil in mice and it has been shown that the pain in them decreases. The data from these recent studies is still inconclusive but is a clue to the testimonials of people who claim that their pain when using Thieves oil has decreased.

Healing cuts and wounds

Wound healing is somewhat more controversial, so using an essential oil for this is not yet recommended. However, some analysis is being done on wound healing in rats using essential oils.

Use in people for this purpose is not proven, but many use it and report good results. Studies have shown that eucalyptus oil and cinnamon oil (both present in Thieves’ oil) help mice heal their wounds.

It is important to note that the use of any oil on wounds should be done with great caution. Before doing so you should consult a doctor.

Those are some of the uses you can make of Thieves essential oil. What we can assure you is that by using the oil in your home you will have fresh and clean air to breathe. An earthy and spicy aroma accompanies Thieves oil, and that in one way or another gives you relaxation.

Recipe you can try

If you want you can make your own Thieves oil. Since you already know the essential oils that make it up, you just have to know the right amount to mix. Here we leave you the most popular among the lovers of this recommended oil.

35 drops of lemon oil, you can use orange in case you don’t have lemon. Then add 40 drops of clove oil, followed by 15 drops of eucalyptus oil, 20 drops of cinnamon oil and 10 drops of rosemary oil.

You can diffuse the oil with a diffuser to inhale its vapours or apply it to the skin. In the latter case, it is recommended that you use a carrier oil to avoid skin irritation. Olive oil works wonderfully as a carrier oil.

The Young Living Thieves range has been specially crafted using plant based ingredients and pure essential oils to help tackle your everyday household chores with ease.

To learn more about essential oils, visit our essential oil uses and benefits page with over 100 different ways you can use essential oils to maintain a healthy lifestyle.