Protect (“Thieves” blend)

Protect Oil Blend

Protect Aromatherapy Blend (otherwise known as Thieves blend) is one of our most popular essential oil blends. It is a strong combination of pure therapeutic quality essential oils that have been claimed by some aromatherapists to be beneficial in warding off “evil humours” as they used to say. It’s based on old, traditional formulas that were used during the Middle Ages by thieves & grave robbers who believed that such herbs and essential oils would help protect them from illness. Our proprietary recipe is updated in 2023 (same oils, tweaked ratios for more balance).

SEE CAUTIONS BELOW!

Ingredients in Protect Essential Oil Blend

• Cinnamon Bark
• Clove Bud 
• Eucalyptus
• Lemon 
• Rosemary

All of the above essential oils are 100% pure and undiluted in our 15ml bottle.

What is Protect Used for?

Because some of the essential oils in this blend are powerful as potential skin irritants, the Protect Aromatherapy Blend must be highly diluted before use. For use on the skin, dilute to a maximum concentration of 5 drops of the blend in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. For a surface spray that will not be used on the body, use no more than 9 drops of the blend for each ounce of water used: add a few drops of unscented liquid detergent to help disperse the essential oils in the water and agitate vigorously before each use. Note: some essential oils can stain/damage some furniture surfaces so test a small, hidden area of the furniture before widespread application).

For steam inhalation:

• Heat the water to boil.
• Turn the burner off.
• Allow the water to cool for a few moments.
• Add 1 drop of the Protect Aromatherapy Blend to the hot water. Do not use more than one drop.
• CLOSE EYES to avoid eye irritation, lean into the rising steam from the water, and breathe in the vapors through the nose and mouth several times. If inhaling the vapors makes you cough, move further away from the steam and if coughing persists, stop inhaling the vapors.

CAUTIONS

Protect Blend Essential Oil is not intended for use with or around babies and toddlers and should not be used by or around women who are pregnant or nursing. Do not apply this oil to yourself prior to handling a baby.

Protect Aromatherapy Blend – Special Note

It would be unjustified by current research and unwise to assume that Protect Oil Blend, or any other essential oil products from any company, can prevent you from contracting any viral illness. Regardless of what herbal or essential oil products you may be using it’s really important to observe all CDC-recommended precautions during the current pandemic outbreak of COVID-19, including mask-wearing, social distancing, hand-washing, and other precautions. Acting wisely is your best option for staying well.

IMPORTANT: All information here is provided for educational interest only and not as product claims. Since your experiences with a given essential oil may differ from anyone else’s, claims made by aromatherapists for an essential oil should not be relied upon as being reliable for your situation.  We recommend using essential oils simply for the enjoyment of their aromas. No information here is intended to be used for the diagnosis or treatment of any physical or mental illness or as a substitute for consulting with a physician.  Historical or folk information about uses is not based on clinical research and may not be accurate. Please pay attention to the safety information provided below. We recommend you consult a trained aromatherapist before using essential oils with children under 16 years of age.

All issues that pertain to your physical or mental health should be discussed with and supervised by a licensed health care professional. Keep all essential oils away from and out of reach of children.

Disclaimer: Information provided in this description is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be used in/for the treatment, cure, mitigation or diagnosis of any mental or physical disease or illness or as a substitute for consulting with a physician or other appropriately trained and licensed health care professional. Artisan Aromatics is not responsible for any adverse effects resulting from the improper use of any suggestions, products, preparations, or procedures mentioned or from attempts to follow historical reports of a plant’s uses.  Please note that essential oils do not necessarily have the same properties as other types of herbal preparations of the same plant and since essential oils are the most highly concentrated type of preparation made from plants, they can have toxicity issues not arising from use of other types of herbal preparations of a given plant.

 

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