So the story goes: Deep in the Royal English Archives is a 15th century recipe so powerful that it protected those who used it from the black plague. During this time the plague was running rampant through Europe. Four thieves who were robbing the infectious dead bodies of all their possessions, miraculously never contracted the highly infectious plague.
Eventually the thieves were caught and made a deal, sharing their secret for a reduced sentence. They professed herbal knowledge and told stories of their powerful medicinal properties when combined in certain ways.
The traditionally accepted recipe contains a blend of 5 essential oils: Clove bud, lemon, cinnamon bark, rosemary and eucalyptus. Research from Weber State University in Utah showed that the blend has an impressive 99.96% success rate at killing airborne bacteria.
We don’t know whether or not the Thieves story is true, but the essential oils are antiseptic, antiviral, antibacterial, and anti-infectious. Truly, a protective blend!
Try our Protector™ essential oil blend undiluted or pre-diluted and bottled with a convenient, roll-on applicator.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and if there’s one thing you hear more than anything it’s how important self-care is to overall wellbeing. What does that mean? Just as every person is an individual, what feeds our soul and nourishes our spirit—and what we need at this moment in our life—looks very different for each person and may change throughout our lives. The challenge is finding and creating habits that fit best with your lifestyle. The great news is that establishing one good habit feeds another. For example, if you exercise more, you are more likely to get better sleep, which will in turn help to clear your mind and regain your focus.
Looking for the perfect gifts for Mom or an important lady in your life? Our Mother’s Day Gift Guide features Organic Lavender Essential Oil. Lavender is known for its relaxation benefits and skincare support. As one of the most popular essential oils, Organic Lavender is a great beginner oil and a must for everyone.
Some of our favorite blends include Lavender: Restful Ease™ & Real Love®
Looking for more ideas? We’ve collected a number of DIY recipes and ideas that would make great gifts for Mom.
