You may not have heard of thieves oil, but it has a long history and a variety of uses that are worthwhile knowing about. Thieves oil dates back to 15th century Europe to the era when the Black Plague swept the continent. It was called 'thieves oil' because there were thieves who preyed upon the dead and dying out and somehow never became infected. It was discovered that many bands of thieves used a special concoction made of aromatic herbs that warded off the plague.
Today, thieves oil still has a variety of uses and benefits to your health. The oil is anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-septic and anti-fungal and can be used to treat nearly all of your ailments. Here's how to make it:
There are a number of other uses for this miracle oil, so make sure to get your hands on a bottle (or make a batch at home)! |
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