Europeans began producing essential oils in the 12th century. During the Black Death plague of the 15th century which claimed 200 million lives, certain thieves robbed the dead and dying without being infected. Finally, 4 thieves were captured in Marseille France and charged with the crime. At the trial, the magistrate offered them leniency if they would reveal how they managed to protect themselves from the deadly infection in spite of their close contact with diseased corpses. It was disclosed that these thieves were perfumers and spice traders who rubbed themselves with a concoction of herbs, spices and oils making them immune to their deceased victims.
There are various formulas for this blend. Young Living’s formula supports the immune system. It contains clove immune stimulant. Lemon promotes health and healing. Eucalyptus Radiata has a profound effect on the respiratory system. Rosemary – is another immune stimulant. All these oils anti …… (you know) and have other properties as well.
In 2009 I got the “swine” flu. Although I’m sure I had headache, cough , body aches and fatigue but what hit me worse was the high fever and severe shivering – I couldn’t believe how tiring shivering was and how trying to stop it only made it worse. I went to bed with a glass of water, then put on my feet oregano, thyme,Thieves (all highly anti…..) and then layered on peppermint for the fever. Every time I woke up I put on more of the oils. When Mer came home from work and to see how I was he remarked how strong the oils were in the room. I told him what I did. Symptoms began to subside by the next day but I continued with oils on my feet, sleeping and drinking water. By day 3 I was amazingly better – but I took off the next 2 days to rest and recoup. Then I went back to work. I heard that many people also affected were sick for 2 or 3 weeks and some died. I was and still am very thankful for the oils. I do not know if the Thieves blend, which also helps prevent people from getting the sick, will be effective for other viruses. I would think so but, of course, I cannot make that claim.
There are various formulas for this blend. Young Living’s formula supports the immune system. It contains clove immune stimulant. Lemon promotes health and healing. Eucalyptus Radiata has a profound effect on the respiratory system. Rosemary – is another immune stimulant. All these oils anti …… (you know) and have other properties as well.
In 2009 I got the “swine” flu. Although I’m sure I had headache, cough , body aches and fatigue but what hit me worse was the high fever and severe shivering – I couldn’t believe how tiring shivering was and how trying to stop it only made it worse. I went to bed with a glass of water, then put on my feet oregano, thyme,Thieves (all highly anti…..) and then layered on peppermint for the fever. Every time I woke up I put on more of the oils. When Mer came home from work and to see how I was he remarked how strong the oils were in the room. I told him what I did. Symptoms began to subside by the next day but I continued with oils on my feet, sleeping and drinking water. By day 3 I was amazingly better – but I took off the next 2 days to rest and recoup. Then I went back to work. I heard that many people also affected were sick for 2 or 3 weeks and some died. I was and still am very thankful for the oils. I do not know if the Thieves blend, which also helps prevent people from getting the sick, will be effective for other viruses. I would think so but, of course, I cannot make that claim.