Germ Fighting Blend (Previously "Germ Fighting Thieves")
Our concentrated, pure blend of essential oils include:
- Sweet Orange - Citrus sinensis,
- Lemon - Citrus limon,
- REALCinnamon -Cinnamomum zeylanicum,
- Clove - Syzygium aromaticum,
- Rosemary* - Rosmarinus officials
These oils are studied to boost the immune system, fight airborne and surface pathogens, increase focus and more. (more details below) All of Josiah's Oils are hand blended by a professional clinical aromatherapist in our Lancaster, PA shop, and tested for purity. All of Josiah's Oils are 100% PURE, FREE from any chemicals, additives, or pesticides.
To Use:
Diffuse to fight against germs in your home
Dilute in a liquid to Purify Surfaces (shake well for water as water and oils do not mix; other liquid options below)
Apply Topically after proper dilution to soles of feet for regular uses
*For the young you may request Fir oil in place of Rosemary (as some choose to avoid Rosemary Essential Oil in children under 6) Simply make that selection below!
*Cinnamon and clove are "hot" oils - and should be diluted with great care.
For purifier spray: add about 5 to 10 drops per ounce of witch hazel; a teaspoon of carrier oil like jojoba mixed with the oil before the water hazel helps the hands too. Shake well for use.
Why these oils?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon has strong antibacterial and anti-viral activity. The cinnamaldehyde component of cinnamon is responsible for its anti-microbial activity. It can inhibit the growth of Listeria and Escherichia coli in food products thereby potentiating their shelf life…[Cinnamon] it is said to inhibit protein synthesis which is responsible for is ability to improve survival in mice following infection with influenza A/PR/8 virus.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4466762/#ref26
“Inhalation … of [trans-cinnamaldehyde (CA), one of the principal constituents of essential oil] significantly increased survival rates on the 8 days to 100% and 70%...in contrast to a survival rate of 20% in the untreated control group.” https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17303260/
Clove
The applicable parts of clove are the oils, flowers, leaves, and stems. Clove oil contains up to 95% eugenol. Clove oil inhibits gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It also has fungistatic action, and anthelmintic and larvicidal properties. It is known to be anti-viral!
Rosemary
Rosemary is known to have antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties.
Lemon
Cold pressed lemon essential oil is antiseptic, antibacterial, and anti-viral. Some use it as a natural "bleach."
Sweet Orange
In aromatherapy, sweet orange essential oil is generally used as an anti-viral oil to facilitate in avoiding the spread of viruses! It is high in D-limonene and has been studied to combat depression.
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https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Natural-Virucidal-Compounds-in-Foods-Bright-Gilling/2f4944c8694ac33ac47f4ed8bea0e70d7dbbb43d
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/08/health/08real.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4586554/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6612361/
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/cinnamon-oil
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3769004/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3074903/
https://www.healthline.com/health/clove-essential-oil#benefits
not intended to offer advice to diagnose or cure any medical condition. Please consult a medical doctor if you are sick. *Josiah's Oils has no affiliation with the YoungLiving Corporation*