According to the long-told historic tale…. The use of thieves oil dates alllll the way back to the year 1413.  The time of the infamous  Bubonic Plague  (aka The Black Death) that devastated a large portion of France.  The Black Death spread like wild-fire amongst the citizens, and the doctors alike.  It seemed impossible to be in the vicinity without contracting it, and at the time, the sickness really did mean ultimate demise. During this time, however, four thieves were captured and charged for stealing from the sick and dying.  The thieves never contracted the plague, despite the close contact with the Black-Death victims. At this time, the crime these 4 men committed was punishable by burning alive.  The judge was so intrigued by how these men had stayed immune to this terrible disease, that he told them if they shared their secret he would spare them of this punishment. The Thieves told the judge their secret: they were perfume & spice merchants who were unemployed due to the closure of the sea ports and the devastation of the plague.  They had prepared an essential oil recipe that when applied to their hands, ears, temples, feet & a mask over their mouths, kept them safe from infection.  The judge stayed true to his word.  The men were not burned alive, but instead they were hanged for their crimes. https://myhealthessentials.ca/thieves-oil-history-blend-benefits/ Apply 1-3 drops around cuts or open wounds to prevent infection and promote healing. Mix with a tablespoon of water, gargle and swallow for a sore throat. Apply to upper chest and throat with V-6 Massage Oil  for chest tightness. Put a drop on your thumb and apply to the roof of your mouth for a headache. Put 4-8 drops in a capsule with olive oil and swallow daily for longevity. For skin blemishes, take internally and apply to the skin diluted with V-6 Massage Oil. Put a couple drops directly on the soles of your feet to protect you from colds and flu. Diffuse  in your home to keep the yuk countdown. Breathe in the vapors when you have lung congestion. Use to clean pet cages, creating a healthier environment for them. Add a few drops to your dishwasher for cleaner dishes. Add to your laundry cycle for cleaner clothes. Add several drops to your mop water for cleaner floors. Mix 8-12 drops with water in a 4 oz. spray bottle  to repel insects on your flowers and plants. Use to dissolve the gummy adhesive on price labels. Apply to bee and wasp stings to neutralize the toxin and relieve the pain. Apply to gums to keep gums healthy. Apply orally to maintain healthy teeth. Apply a drop or two to gums and teeth for pain relief from toothaches. Diffuse  15-30 minutes daily in homes or business to solve smells and germs. Add 1 drop to orange juice and drink to reduce phlegm and congestion. Apply to broken bones or joints with V-6 for pain relief and to heal. Put a drop in your cup of tea for flavor and to maintain health. Put on the tip of your tongue to help you stop smoking. Put on cold sores with V-6 to help heal. For warts: apply topically, inhale and take 2-3 drops in a capsule to make them disappear. Rub on sore joints with V-6 Massage Oil to relieve pain. Drink a few drops in water or juice every three hours to stop a cold. Place a drop in a glass of water every day to prevent yuks. Rub 2 drops on the bottoms of children’s feet for protection before school every day. Diffuse in the house as your children come home from school every day. Mix 2-4 drops with Coconut Oil  and rub on daily for relief of shingle pain. Apply a drop around a wound of a cat or dog to clear it up. Diffuse in the home or office to stimulate a cheerful mood. Diffuse in the office to increase concentration and work efficiency. Diffuse in your place of business to ward off the germs. Diffuse in the classroom to reduce student sickness and absenteeism. Put a few drops in your carpet steamer  to disinfect carpet. Mix 1-2 drops with honey or Blue Agave  in a teaspoon for cough relief. Breathe and apply for sinus headaches. Put a drop on a pimple to make it shrink and disappear. For the loss of voice, put a drop under your tongue with V-6. Inhale for the relief of allergy symptoms. Take a vegetable capsule  full every day for relief of illness symptoms. Carry a bottle on every flight to protect you from germs on the plane. Put a few drops on a tissue, place near the heat/AC vents of a hotel to rid it of airborne germs. Apply one drop on an infected wound of a cat or dog to clear it up. Mix several drops with baking soda to clean bathtubs. Apply to the toes and feet to combat foot fungus. Apply with V-6 Massage Oil to poison ivy rashes to relieve the itch.