{"id":6073,"date":"2019-04-30T02:34:38","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T02:34:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=6073"},"modified":"2021-04-01T14:12:10","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T14:12:10","slug":"thieves-oil-top-20-health-benefits-uses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/thieves-oil-top-20-health-benefits-uses\/","title":{"rendered":"Thieves Oil: Top 20 Health Benefits & Uses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This blended essential oil includes an extract from eucalyptus, cloves, rosemary, lemon, and cinnamon. The earthy and spicy fragrance of the oil has a unique characteristic when compared to the base ingredients. Traditional medical practitioners rely on thieves oil for its potent anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The story of how thieves oil got its name is quite remarkable. Since the oil has anti-microbial properties, grave robbers in 15th century France would cover themselves in the oil, and proceed to rob dead victims of the plague of their valuables \u2013 without contracting the disease themselves. This macabre use earned it the moniker, \u201cthieves oil.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five ingredients in this oil all have individual healing properties, as well as anti-microbial properties with many benefits for use in the modern world. From cleaning and disinfecting your home to assisting with weight loss, here are the top eight health benefits and uses of thieves oil.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.    Enhances Immune Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

In the 15th century, the plague <\/a>ravaged communities in Europe, causing widespread infection and thousands of deaths. As a result, many people died from various social backgrounds, the poor and the rich, were both at risk of catching the plague and perishing from its symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, this didn\u2019t stop poor people from robbing the graves of the rich people that died from the plague. However, grave robbers mostly avoided infection with the epidemic, even though they were handling infected bodies that still harbored the disease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By coating their bodies in thieves oil, the grave robbers managed to protect themselves from infection, due to the potent antimicrobial properties that enhance immune system efficiency, strengthening the immune response. It was for this reason that the oil gained its moniker of \u201cthieves\u201d oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can benefit from the protective and strengthening effects of thieves oil as well. Add a few drops of the extract into a half a teaspoon of olive oil and rub it into your skin.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2.    Reduces the Effects of a Fever<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When we get sick with the flu, our brain signals for the production of pyrogens to induce a fever <\/a>– When pyrogen proteins bind to nerve endings, they force the body to raise its temperature set point. As the internal temperature rises, it provides a hostile environment for the growth and spread of bacteria and viruses, flushing them out of the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors are mostly hesitant to break a fever unless it reaches a critical point where the elevated temperature may start causing neurological damage to the brain. However, thieves oil contains lemon extract oil, which helps to reduce fever symptoms and keep the internal temperature from getting too severe to warrant the use of medications to bring the patient’s temperature back to baseline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that eucalyptus oil and its terpenes, 1,8-cineole, contain antimicrobial properties that increase immune health and stop the infection before it has the chance to create a fever in patients suffering from a cold.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

3.    Enhances Respiratory Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the change of seasons in the air, the start of the spring flu season begins in the Northern hemisphere. Staphylococcus pneumoniae, aureus, and Klebsiella pneumoniae are dangerous bacteria that cause bacterial infection of the airways, leading to diseases like bronchitis <\/a>and pneumonia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These respiratory illnesses can have lasting implications on an individual\u2019s respiratory health. Coming down with a case of pneumonia can be fatal if the patient does not receive the treatment they need to clear the infection before it causes a collapsed lung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Studies show that the use of clove and eucalyptus oil can assist the body in warding off bacterial and viral infections by boosting the immune system. Similarly, the compounds also have benefits for treating the initial symptoms of respiratory disease. Diffusing with thieves oil allows you to inhale medicated steam containing these potent polyphenols which go to work in killing off the invading bacterial infection.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4.    Anti-inflammatory Properties<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inflammation <\/a>is responsible for almost every adverse health condition in human beings. Inflammation of the nervous system leads to cognitive issues with thinking and mental energy, while inflammation of the digestive system causes a drop in immune function. Doing all we can to limit the effects of inflammation on the body ensures that we live our lives in a state of optimal health at all times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using thieves oil can dramatically reduce symptoms of inflammation \u2013 the oil gets its anti-inflammatory properties from the eucalyptus and clove oil extract found in the formula. Studies by Japanese researchers found eucalyptus oil reduces the presence of COX-2, an enzyme that\u2019s responsible for the development of inflammation in the body. Studies into rosemary essential oil also show promise as an anti-inflammatory compound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diffusing with thieves oil allows the potent polyphenol compounds in the oil to enter the bloodstream through the airways, reducing systemic inflammation in the body.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5.    Helps with Weight Loss<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Obesity is now officially a health epidemic across the United States, with one in every three Americans falling into the category of obese or overweight BMI. Obese people have a hard time managing their mobility, and often experience inflammation of the ligaments in the feet and lower limbs, known as \u201ctendonitis<\/a>.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Obese and overweight individuals also place themselves in harm\u2019s way by increasing the amount of cholesterol circulating in the bloodstream \u2013 which may lead to cardiovascular disease. Diabetes is also an issue for obese individuals, and should they remain untreated for their condition, they may develop \u201cmetabolic syndrome,\u201d a term that describes the presence of multiple chronic health disorders that lead to a slowing of the metabolism and a host of health complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lemon oil extract found in thieves oil contains polyphenols known as, \u201climonoids.\u201d These limonoids enhance the effects of exercise, increasing metabolic rate, helping the obese person burn body fat faster when they exercise.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6.    Skin Care Treatment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dealing with eczema <\/a>patches and flare-ups can be a painful and frustrating experience to handle. Psoriasis also presents similar symptoms to eczema, and either one of the skin disorders produces symptoms of intense itching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who are suffering from skin disorders such as psoriasis and eczema may gain relief from their symptoms of dry, flaky skin and irritation through the use of thieves oil. By diluting the thieves oil with a carrier oil \u2013 such as grapeseed or olive oil, you can rub it into your skin without any adverse side effects that would inccr4ease the irritation on the epidermis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both lemon and eucalyptus oil extract feature potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the intensity of itching symptoms while preventing the skin from catching an infection in its diminished state of health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s vital that people who are suffering from these skin disorders use a \u201ccarrier oil\u201d to dilute the thieves oil, as rubbing the concentrate into your skin may exacerbate your symptoms.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7.    Use as a Natural Home Sanitizer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Considering the potent antiseptic <\/a>and antimicrobial properties of thieves oil, it makes for an excellent home sanitizer as well. If anyone in your family is currently sick with the stomach flu, it\u2019s vital that you sanitize surfaces to prevent the infection spreading throughout your home, infecting other family members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Diluting Thieves oil in hot water, makes an excellent surface treatment for the fridge doors, countertops, and the toilet, preventing the spread of viruses and bacteria that cause infectious disease. If your home is battling a black mold infestation, dilute some thieves oil in purified water and add it to a spray bottle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spray the clumps of black mold, and you\u2019ll notice they wither up and die in a few hours, preventing the spread of mycotoxins in the air throughout your home. Keep the spray bottle on hand and use it to sanitize the air in your bathroom, or spray kitchen surfaces to get rid of food-borne pathogens.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8.    Enhances Skeletal Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we age, we start to lose the ability to synthesize protein<\/a>, the nutrient responsible for building healthy, strong bones. As a result of this process, the bones begin to leech calcium, resulting in the formation of osteoarthritis and other skeletal health disorders. The lack of protein synthesis also inhibits new bone-cell formation, leaving the affected individual with a weak skeletal structure.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using thieves oil allows you to harness the potent bone-benefits of the active ingredients in clove oil, namely – eugenol. This polyphenol enables the body to absorb essential minerals, such as calcium \u2013 slowing the rate of cellular degradation associated with age-related bone density loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add a tablespoon of olive oil to 8-drops of thieves oil, and rub it into your skin after showering. The skin absorbs the oil and shuttles it into the bloodstream where it unleashes its bone-boosting properties. Repeat this treatment every morning for the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\r\n

<\/div>