Vesca wrote:Seraphin wrote:What about using thieves oil as the base oil? Named for its use by thieves who robbed the bodies of the dead during the bubonic plague. Thieves oil is a blend of essential oils that has antimicrobial properties, meaning it kills germs before they get into the system. Traditional Thieves Oil contains, in part, rosemary essential oil, and because rosemary oil is dangerous for many who have high blood pressure, you may replace it with ginger oil.
And also Vitamin C!
Seraphin, your knowledge of all things plants makes me super envious...
Tehehe...
Here's the Thieves Oil Recipe AJ!
In a small, dark colored glass bottle, combine 1/2 ounce each of the following essential oils:
Clove
Cinnamon
Eucalyptus
Ginger
Citrus
The original formula used lemon oil, but any citrus will do, and if cost is a consideration, the clove, cinnamon and eucalyptus can be replaced with 1.5 oz Camphor oil.
Full strength, if you're going to add this to your healing cream, a small amount of it can be placed on a handkerchief or bit of cloth and tucked into the collar near the face; if you can smell it, then you know there's a barrier in the air in front of your eyes, nose and mouth (the places where germs are most easily admitted into the body), killing any germs coming your way from a nearby sneeze or cough. Another cream-treated handkerchief can be sealed into a plastic bag and used to wipe the hands periodically while out in public where infectious germs can be picked up from doors, handling money, etc.
You could also apply the cream around the neck (on the skin). I think this offers less protection than full strength, but it's still a pretty good preventative measure.
Thieves oil can also be diluted into the oil you suggested, coconut or almond, for convenience and to keep the cost down, olive oil. Mix 1/4 ounce Thieves blend into four ounces of oil of your choice.
