{"id":261,"date":"2026-04-08T16:53:04","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/talkinghat.co.za\/?page_id=261"},"modified":"2026-05-27T14:43:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T12:43:57","slug":"thieves-oil","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/talkinghat.co.za\/index.php\/thieves-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Thieves Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/talkinghat.co.za\/index.php\/product\/thieves-oil\/\">readymade product<\/a> in our shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THIEVES OIL \u2013 THE HISTORY, THE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BLEND &amp; THE BENEFITS.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Historic Folklore of Thieves Oil<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">According to the long-told historic tale\u2026. The use of thieves oil dates all 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">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 this punishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The Thieves told the judge their secret: they were perfume &amp; 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 &amp; 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">From then on, the doctors who treated the Black Death victims put the herbal infusion on their hands, ears, temples &amp; feet, and wore beak-like masks stuffed with cloths containing this special blend. The beak is how doctors got the long-lasting nickname \u201cquack\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Thieves Oil Blend<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional Thieves Oil is a blend of 5 essential oils:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Clove: Warming, soothing &amp; comforting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Lemon: Refreshing, cheerful &amp; uplifting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Cinnamon: Warming, comforting &amp; energising<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Eucalyptus: Revitalising, invigorating &amp; clarifying<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Rosemary: Purifying &amp; uplifting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Benefits &amp; Uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional Thieves Oil can be used for more than just the Bubonic Plague due to its now well-known anti-bacterial, anti-fungal &amp; anti-viral properties!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Here are some of the ways that Thieves Blend can be put to use as a natural alternative to many of the chemical-filled &amp; toxic bacteria fighting products on the market today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Add a few drops to water &amp; use as a hand sanitizer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Diffuse into the air to clear phlegm and congested airways<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Mix with carrier oil such as jojoba oil and apply topically to relieve inflammation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Diffuse into the air to kill air-borne pathogens<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Use diluted on feet, head &amp; hands as a natural fungicide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022Dilute in water and use as a natural bug repellant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/talkinghat.co.za\/index.php\/product-category\/essential-oils\/\">Find the Essential Oils here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-2b3f8d17-bddd-4086-b8c9-ca57423d2878\" href=\"https:\/\/talkinghat.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Thieves-Oil.pdf\">Download PDF<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">The necessary <a href=\"https:\/\/talkinghat.co.za\/index.php\/essential-oil-awareness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">caveat<\/a> about essential oils<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can find the readymade product in our shop THIEVES OIL \u2013 THE HISTORY, THE BLEND &amp; THE BENEFITS. 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