Thieves oil blend is a strong combination of Clove, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus Radiata and Rosemary essential oils. It fills any space in your home with a warm, spicy aroma. This warm and inviting scent is the foundation of all Thieves cleaning products.
What is the big deal with Thieves Oil, anyway? It's not like it has some magical power or anything (although I am sure that would be nice!). The reason this blend of oils is so popular is because it contains a potent mix of herbs and spices essential oils used to boost your immune system and fight germs.
The name "Thieves" comes from the legend that this oil was formulated by medieval thieves to protect themselves from the plague.
Thieves Essential Oil can be applied topically on your skin (after diluting well) or inhaled through the nose. If you are feeling under the weather, there are many ways to incorporate this essential oil into your daily routine.
Benefits of Diffusing Thieves Essential Oil
Inhaling Thieves can be helpful in clearing sinuses and respiratory congestion due to colds or allergies.
Great for cleaning the air in your home during cold and flu season.
Inhalation of Thieves has been shown to have an invigorating effect on mood and cognitive function for those who are feeling fatigued or stressed out.
This oil also helps with digestion problems such as nausea, diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating due to its carminative properties.
Thieves Essential Oil Uses
Thieves Essential Oil is a blend of lemon, cinnamon bark, clove bud and eucalyptus radiata.
This blog post will go over how you can use Thieves Essential Oil in your everyday
- Thieves essential oil blend is the popular choice for a fresh, clean and spicy fragrance that smells more like fall baking rather than harsh cleaning products.
- Add 5 drops of Thieves to one cup of baking soda and place in a smelly refrigerator or odoriferous car. Read more about scented baking soda.
- To help create a peaceful and secure environment, diffuse Thieves. A few drops of Orange, Tangerine or Nutmeg essential oils will enhance your Thieves blend.
- To clean your dishes thoroughly and remove odors, add a few drops Thieves essential oils blend to your dishwater.
- To boost immunity, rub a few drops on the bottom of your feet or back of your neck (dilute well first!).
Thieves Diffuser Blends
Thieves diffuser blends are great for the home. With a variety of benefits, you'll be able to enjoy your space like never before! Not only does it help purify the air in your home, but these Thieves diffuser recipes also have different scents that can make you feel renewed.
Add essential oils recipes below to an ultrasonic diffuser with recommended water for your machine. Read more about diffusing essential oils. I like to use a 100-200 ml water tank diffuser but you can use whatever size you prefer.
Here are 10 Thieves Diffuser Recipes to try:
1. Sparkle Fresh |
Get your space sparkly clean with this citrus and spice oil blend.
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2. Immune Boost |
Try this thieves oil blend mixture in your aromatherapy diffuser when seasonal threats are present.
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3. Pumpkin Diffuser Blend |
This diffuser blend is great for the fall season or anytime you want a little spice in your life!
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4. Log Cabin |
You will love this outdoorsy blend of pine and thieves, let it freshen up your environment and make it feel a little more cozy!
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5. Odor Gone Diffuser Recipe |
This thieves diffuser blend works good for the bathroom and kitchen, where odors can linger.
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6. Sweater Weather |
Let this comforting and soothing thieves blend wrap you in warmth and bliss.
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7. Soothe Chest Blend |
This oil blend of thieves with peppermint and lavender essential oil offers a soothing mixture to diffuse when feeling under the weather.
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8. Autumn Woods |
Soothe anxiety and worry away with this woody thieves blend.
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9. Spicy Cider |
A cup of spicy cider is so warming and soothing, just like this thieves oil blend.
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10. Be Healthy Blend |
Here is a great immune boosting essential oil blend with thieves.
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Diffusing Essential Oils Safety Guidelines
Diffuse 30 minutes to 1 hour at a time, read more about how long to diffuse essential oils.
Using essential oils can improve a person’s emotional, physical, and mental state. For best results, make sure you use pure essential oils and learn how to use them properly.
When using essential oils topically on the skin, be sure to dilute with a carrier oil like jojoba oil or sweet almond oil. It is best not to apply undiluted essential oils onto the skin.
Where to Buy Thieves Oil?
Many essential oil brands offer a blend that is their version of Thieves, here are some comparable pre-made blends:
- Barefut - Thrive
- Plant Therapy - Germ Fighter or Germ Destroyer (different oil formula that is safe for kids)
- Edens Garden - Fighting Five or Guardian
- doTerra - On Guard
- Young Living Oils - Thieves
- Rocky Mountain Oils - Immune Strength
- Spark Naturals - Shield
- Aromawest - Immune
DIY Thieves Diffuser Recipe
Want to make your own version of thieve essential oil for your aromatherapy diffuser? Here is what you need to make a copycat thieves oil diffuser blend at home.
- 3 drops Lemon essential oil
- 2 drops Cinnamon Bark essential oil
- 1 drops Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil
- 1 drops Clove Bud essential oil
- 1 drops Rosemary essential oil
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Alternative Ways to Use Essential Oils Without a Diffuser
Besides diffusing essential oils into the air, here are some other things you can try:
- Using an aromatherapy inhaler to benefits from essential oils on the go
- Adding essential oils to a steaming bowl of water and inhaling the steam
- Try essential oils on a diffuser necklace, perfect to use when at work
- Simply add a few drops to the shower floor right before getting into shower
- Place a drop in palm of hand, rub palms together and deeply inhale the aroma
- Use essential oils in a car diffuser when driving to work or traveling