I use the all-purpose homemade cleaner and spray on the furniture, curtains, and even beds to help freshen up rooms and disinfect. Don’t put oil directly on furniture or fabrics of course.

In a 2019 study examining several oils, researchers noted that lemon oil has antibacterial and antioxidant effects. You can create a batch of this blend in different sizes depending on your needs. Choose a size below and add the drops to an empty bottle, shake to mix blend. 1 ml Bottle (approx. 20 drops) You can add 4-5 drops in each load of laundry to help really clean and deodorize your clothing. This works wonderfully with bedding, make sure to use regular or homemade laundry soap as well. A Sore ThroatAdd 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 Apple cider vinegar is the base of the Four Thieves vinegar blend. For folks making their own formulas at home, vinegar was and continues to be, an easy-to-access medium. It also turns out that vinegar itself may have also been a beneficial ingredient in the Four Thieves blend. Nieto, Gema; Ros, Gaspar; Castillo, Julián (2018-09-04). "Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis, L.): A Review". Medicines. 5 (3): 98. doi: 10.3390/medicines5030098. ISSN 2305-6320. PMC 6165352. PMID 30181448. Ylang Ylang oil is an exotic and sweet-smelling oil that is known for its calming and sedative properties.

Herbal Academy. (n.d.a.). Thyme monograph. Retrieved from https://herbarium.theherbalacademy.com/monographs/#/monograph/5118 I don’t know if this story is true or not. However, I can assure you that their ingenious essential oil blend has saved me lots of time. Thieves Oil usage has grown over time. Let’s now look at how these herbs can be combined in a formula to create your very own Four Thieves vinegar blend.Please read the following article on the necessary precautions that must be considered when using essential oils. Handcrafted Blend by Aromatherapist Jennifer Lane - Lavender, Orange, Ylang Ylang, and Cedarwood in a base of fractionated coconut oil.

Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. In the guide we are going to be talking about everything diffusion - what it means, what diffusers are, how to diffuse, PLUS tons of diffuser blend recipes. By the time you are done reading this, you'll be a pro at diffusing essential oils. Sayorwan, W., et al. (2013). Effects of inhaled rosemary oil on subjective feelings and activities of the nervous system. There are many variations: Commanding or Controlling Oil, Follow Me Boy (or Girl), and (my personal favorite label) Bend Over Oil. Commanding oils run the gamut from mild persuasion and seduction to the so-called “zombie” oils, which are rumored to have the power to erode free will completely. Do you want to know what the ingredients of thieves essential oil are? Lemon, Cinnamon Leaf, Clove, Eucalyptus Radiata, and Rosemary essential oils are the 5 powerful oils used in thieves blend.

Kim, Wan-Su; Choi, Woo Jin; Lee, Sunwoo; Kim, Woo Joong; Lee, Dong Chae; Sohn, Uy Dong; Shin, Hyoung-Shik; Kim, Wonyong (2015). "Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Effects of Artemisinin Extracts from Artemisia annua L." The Korean Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology. 19 (1): 21–27. doi: 10.4196/kjpp.2015.19.1.21. ISSN 1226-4512. PMC 4297758. PMID 25605993. Have you heard of the Four Thieves Vinegar? If not, come learn about the folklore surrounding this timeless preparation, how the ingredients in it can be used to support wellness during the fall and winter, and how to make it using an easy recipe that is versatile in its actions and uses. History and Folklore of the Four Thieves Vinegar Blend a b Rene-Maurice Gattefosse, Gattefosse’s Aromatherapy (CW Daniel Company, Ltd. First published in Paris, France in 1937 by Girardot & Cie.), 85–86.

Depending on the brand of diffuser you own will depend on how much to use. A general guide is around 10-15 drops of Thieves and diffuses for 30 minutes around 3 times a day. All-Purpose Spray Four thieves vinegar (also called thieves’ oil, Marseilles vinegar, Marseilles remedy, prophylactic vinegar, vinegar of the four thieves, camphorated acetic acid, vinaigre des quatre voleurs and acetum quator furum [1] [2]) is a concoction of vinegar (either from red wine, white wine, cider, or distilled white) infused with herbs, spices or garlic that was believed to protect users from the plague. Mix 8-12 drops with water in a 4 oz. spray bottle to repel insects on your flowers and plants. 15. Natural Solvent Which cinnamon essential oil to use, bark or leaf? Cinnamon Leaf is gentler than Cinnamon Bark. If you will be using this blend on your skin, leaf is a better option than bark. For cleaning uses, cinnamon bark may be preferred. Clove Essential Oil ( Eugenia caryophyllata) Alam, P., et al. (2018). Wound healing study of eucalyptus essential oil containing nanoemulsion in rat model [Abstract].

How To Make And Use The Four Thieves Vinegar Blend

It smells so good – spicy and sweet, that I use it for everything. I love diffusing it to freshen and clear the air. I love adding a few drops into a glass spray bottle, mixed with water, to spray on my hardwood floors as I mop. I even add a few drops to my shower floor and breathe in that lovely scent as the steam diffuses it. It’s especially nice to do this if you’re feeling a bit congested or stuffy. Plant Guru “Four Guru’s” (their version of Thieves Oil) – Anti-viral, Anti-microbial. Contains: Clove, Cinnamon Cassia, Lemon, Rosemary, Eucalyptus.