How many of you are familiar with the use of essential oils? It’s become big business in the past decade or so.

Most oils are named after the plant from which they are distilled. However, in some cases, where a number of base oils are used to create a blend, another name is given.

I remember the first time I heard about Thieves™ Oil. I thought I’d misheard the name. After all, who would name something “Thieves?”

My neighbor had to explain that the name is a registered trademark. It’s for a blend of essential oils (clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary) sold by a company called Young Living.

What makes it more than a little interesting is the theory behind the blend. According to www.englisharomatherapist.com:

Thieves oil is based on the legend of four 15th century French thieves. Although they spent their days robbing sick and dying people, they managed to escape contracting the plague and other such nasty diseases. Legend has it that they doused themselves with a special herbal concoction to protect themselves from infection–sometimes referred to as “four thieves’ vinegar”.

While there are similar blends sold by other companies, the name Thieves “has almost become something of a generic term to describe any type of antibacterial, immune-boosting blend of essential oils.” ¹

Funny, isn’t it, that in this case, instead of stealing your health, the “Thieves” blend of essential oils is helping protect it.

¹https://englisharomatherapist.com/thieves-oil-the-full-story/#more-634