A. According to the long-told historic tale…. The use of thieves oil dates 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 death. 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 the worst 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.
D. Gary Young discovered the elements of this set of herbs/oils while doing research in ancient libraries and set about to modernize the recipe for use in households. He developed a blend that ultimately became the basis for an essential oil blend that we use in our home, kennel and nursery, especially during times of illness. It is the basis for a number of household products. The Dog Breeder Store offers the ones we use ourselves for cleaning our nursery and food prep areas. This product is recommended by the Veterinary Medical Aromatherapy Association (VMAA) for use in hospitals as well.
Q. Can the Lemon essential oil in Thieves Waterless Hand
Sanitizer cause photosensitivity?
A. The amount of Lemon essential oil in our Thieves products,
including Thieves Waterless Hand Sanitizer, is not enough to
cause a photosensitive reaction in most individuals.
Q. Why is alcohol used as an ingredient in Thieves Waterless
Hand Sanitizer?
A. Alcohol helps kill germs on the skin and preserves the formula.
We have denatured the alcohol in Thieves Waterless Hand
Sanitizer by treating it with Peppermint essential oil to prevent
people from consuming it orally. Topical use of alcohol treated
with essential oils is non-toxic. Most companies denature alcohol
with chemical additives, but we use essential oils to create a
better alternative to other products available on the market
