The proprietary essential oil
blend of Thieves™ was
created based on research into the concoction used by the
thieves of the 15th century. In 1997, studies conducted at
Weber State University showed it to have a 99.96% success
rate against airborne bacteria. The bacteria cultures were
sprayed in an enclosed area, and Thieves™ was
diffused for a given amount of time.
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Lemon
Citrus limon
Key Constituents:
- Limonene (59-73%)
- Gamma-Terpinene (6-12%)
- Beta-Pinene (7-16%)
- Alpha-Pinen
(1.5-3%)
- Sabinene (1.5-3%)
Lemon has antiseptic-like properties and contains compounds
that have been studied for their effects on immune function.
According to Jean Valnet, MD, the vaporized essence of lemon
can kill meningococcus bacteria
in 15 minutes, typhoid
bacilli in one hour, Staphylococcus
aureus in two hours, and Pneumococcus bacteria
within three hours. Even a 0.2% solution of lemon oil can
kill diphtheria bacteria
in 20 minutes and inactivate tuberculosis.
<Essential Oils Desk Reference,
4th Edition, p72
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