DIY Essential Oil Wellness Blend
This post was originally titled something else. However, after being threatened with legal action by Young Living Oils, I have changed the name of the post and also the name of the blend. Sorry for any confusion!
DIY Essential Oil Wellness Blend
I was and still am a huge fan of a certain essential oil blend that I, unfortunately, can’t name due to legal reasons.
This blend is great for immune support and keeping you well during the cold & flu season.
But I was never a big fan of the price!
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So now I just create my own wellness essential oil blend that is very similar to a certain blend that I cannot name. And it works just as well and costs about a third of the price to make!
If you’re unfamiliar with the story involving this wellness blend, here’s a little bit of history.
During the 15th century, the bubonic plague was spreading throughout Europe and Asia. At that time, there was a group of thieves who were robbing graves.
The thieves somehow never contracted the deadly bubonic plague even though they were in constant contact with corpses that most likely had died from the disease.
Once they were finally caught and charged, they were offered a deal – share their secret in exchange for a reduced sentence.
The thieves claimed to have worn an aromatic blend of clove, rosemary, vinegar, and other botanicals that they believed provided protection while they were stealing.
I’m not sure how true the story is but what I do know is I have had amazing results using this wellness blend!
Cost Comparison
As I mentioned earlier, I really love this essential oil blend that I cannot name.
In my opinion, though, it’s kind of expensive. If you’re a member of the essential oil company that sells this blend, the 15ml bottle costs $39.25, and if you’re not, it will cost you $51.64.
My homemade wellness blend costs me around $12 to make.
The amount it will cost you depends on which brand of essential oils you decide to use to make this homemade blend.
I love Plant Therapy essential oils, and that is what I use most of the time when I make this blend.
If you’re unfamiliar with Plant Therapy essential oils, you can check out my full Plant Therapy essential oils review to learn more about the company.
Occasionally, I will also use Far & Wild or Simply Earth essential oils. It just depends on what I have on hand. Sometimes, it will be a blend of all three brands.
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And then, you can use the gift card to buy the oils needed for this wellness blend.
If you decide to use a different brand of essential oils, be sure to verify that they are 100% pure and the absolute highest quality possible.
If you’re not sure your essential oils are up to par, you can read this post – Fake Essential Oil Brands You Should Avoid – to learn how to spot fake essential oils.
You can also read this post – How To Choose an Essential Oil Brand – to learn about the most important things to look for when choosing an essential oil brand.
To figure out how much a 15ml bottle of this DIY wellness blend costs, I divided the price of each oil by 250 (the approximate amount of drops in each 15ml bottle) and then multiplied that by the number of drops used. I then added the totals to figure out the total cost.
Clove Bud 15ml | $8.84 divided by 250 = .035 x 80 = $2.80
Lemon 15ml | $7.38 divided by 250 = .03 x 72 = $2.16
Cinnamon Bark 5ml | $11.19 divided by 85 = .132 x 40 = $5.28
Eucalyptus Radiata 15ml | $6.92 divided by 250 = .028 x 32 = $.90
Rosemary 15ml | $7.65 divided by 250 = .031 x 24 = $.74
Total $11.88
That’s a huge price difference!!! You can save so much money by creating your own homemade wellness essential oil blend.
How To Make DIY Essential Oil Wellness Blend
Some of the oils contained in this blend are very hot and can burn your skin if used undiluted. Always dilute this blend before applying it to your skin. More safety details are below.
To make your own homemade wellness blend, you’ll need to add the following drops of essential oils to a 15 ml glass bottle.
- 80 drops of Clove Bud
- 72 drops of Lemon
- 40 drops of Cinnamon Bark
- 32 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata
- 24 drops of Rosemary
Essential Oil Wellness Blend Recipe
This wellness essential oil blend can be used for so many different things. Make your own DIY version using the super, simple recipe below!
Materials
Tools
Instructions
- Add 80 drops of Clove essential oil to the bottle
- Add 72 drops of Lemon essential oil to the bottle
- Add 40 drops of Cinnamon Bark essential oil to the bottle
- Add 32 drops of Eucalyptus Radiata essential oil to the bottle
- Add 24 drops of Rosemary essential oil to the bottle
- Attach lid
- Roll back and forth between hands to mix evenly
Notes
If you would like to make a 5ml bottle instead, just divide the amount of drops for each essential oil by 3.
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DIY Wellness Essential Oil Blend Safety Tips
This is an extremely powerful, potent blend. It should always be diluted when used for cleaning or when used topically.
Mix this blend at a 1 to 2% dilution rate with coconut oil, almond oil, or the carrier oil of your choice whenever you apply it to the skin.
Wellness Essential Oil Blend Uses
I use this blend in many, many different ways. A few of my favorites are below.
Diffuse
You only need to add a few drops of this amazing blend to your essential oil diffuser to make an entire room smell amazing and experience the wellness benefits.
You can read this post – Ultimate Guide to Diffusing Essential Oils -to learn more about diffusing essential oils.
Apply Topically
My favorite way to use this blend is topically. I love to rub it on my feet and chest for immune support.
Remember to always dilute before applying topically. As I mentioned, you can mix this blend at a 1 to 2% dilution rate with
You can read this post –Best Essential Oil Recipes for Roller Bottles – to learn more about essential oil roller blends.
Cleaning
I make my own DIY wellness cleaner with it. You can get the recipe here! This works great for cleaning just about anything.
And, not only is it completely chemical-free, but it’s actually good for your health and your family’s health.
Instead of exposing your family to harmful chemicals, you can expose them to powerful, immune-boosting properties.
Hand Soap
I make my own germ-fighting hand soap with it as well. You can get the recipe here!
I’m not a fan of antibacterial soap or hand sanitizer. This hand soap is not only germ-fighting but also immune-boosting.
We use this every single day, multiple times a day.
Mouthwash
This blend is amazing for oral hygiene. I like to make my own mouthwash with it. You can get the recipe here.
Not only does the mouthwash work great, but it also tastes great too!
Sore Throat Remedy
And the mouthwash can also double as a sore throat soother.
Just pour a little bit into a small cup and add a pinch of sea salt. Mix well and gargle for as long as possible. And then spit out.
The clove and cinnamon oil can have an almost numbing effect that can be very soothing on a sore throat.
Laundry Scent Booster
I like to use natural, unscented cleaning products to avoid exposure to unnecessary chemicals.
So, to keep my clothes smelling good, I’ll add a few drops of this blend to my laundry soap and also to wool dryer balls that I use in the dryer.
And honestly, I could go on and on. There are so many different uses for this blend. But for time’s sake, I’ll leave it at that.
Final Thoughts About How To Make Wellness Oil
If you’ve never tried the original formula of this blend, just know the hype is real. It’s talked about so much because it really works.
I’ve become obsessed with using it on a daily basis because I’ve experienced the many benefits of this blend. And it’s made a huge difference in my health and the health of my family.
But please don’t think you have to spend a fortune to get high-quality oils. As I showed you above, making your own homemade version of this wellness blend can save you a lot of money.
If you have any questions or comments, please let me know in the comment section below!
Thank you so much
How wonderful. Thank you so very much
You’re welcome!
Love this!
Hello, I am assuming that when you put thieves oil on your chest and feet you dilute with carrier oil?
Yes. This blend must absolutely be diluted. When I wrote this post I was mainly focused on the recipe itself and not necessarily how to use it. So thank you for bringing that to my attention. I’ve updated the post with dilution information.
Thank you! Just made recipe from Florihana oils that I received today! Thanks so much for the info, I’m so excited. Smells amazing, too.
You’re welcome 🙂
Wonderful!! Now I can make this….Thank You!!!!!
You’re welcome!
Do you use cinnamon or cinnamon bark?
Hi Nicole. Great question. I use cinnamon bark.
I have quite a stash of YL essential oils. Which of the Eucalyptus oils should I use – Globulus, Blue or Radiata?
Hi Karen. I use Eucalyptus Radiata.
I don’t have Eucalyptus Radiata on hand but I do have Eucalyptus Globulus. Can I use that, and should I reduce the number of drops?
Hi Lori. Eucalyptus Radiata and Eucalyptus Globulus have very similar therapeutic benefits. They just have slightly different aromas. You can totally use Eucalyptus Globulus instead. I would keep the number of drops the same.
Add wild orange essential oil to kick it up a notch.
Great tip!
Do you have anything that would translate drops into teaspoons or Tablespoons?
Hi Marcia. I believe 100 drops equals 1 teaspoon. I’m really terrible at math though so I’m not going to attempt to convert the recipe above into teaspoons. Because I’m sure I’ll mess it up!
AMAZING! JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR. ALTHOUGH I THINK I AM OUT OF CINNAMON BARK BUT BELIEVE I HAVE CASSIA. WHICH IS CINNAMOMUM CASSIA. CAN I USE THAT INSTEAD OF THE CINNAMON BARK?
Hi Alicia. I apoligize for the delay. Cinnamon bark and cinnamon cassia have very similar properties. Although they come from different trees they are both antifungal and antibacterial. So to answer your question, you can use cinnamon cassia as a subsitute for cinnamon bark. But keep in mind cinnamon bark is a bit more potent.
Thank you so much. My husband fighting cancer second time . I loves the oils rubbed on his feet and legs because of neuropathy. These oils will help with pain. Grateful and can’t wait to try it.
Hi Valerie. Thanks so much for your comment. I hope you and your husband find this blend helpful.
I’m not a big fan of cloves,is there another oil I could use? I like the idea of using my oils for cleaning.
If you plan to use this blend just for cleaning you could replace clove with pine or nutmeg. But for therapeutic benefits I would try tea tree or frankincense. But keep in mind the scent will definitely be altered.
hello there, i’m somewhat new to all of this! i am wondering how much carrier oil do i add to your recipe when making a bottle of it??
Hi Libby. When making the recipe above do not add any carrier oil to the bottle. If you would like to use the thieves oil topically I suggest making a roller blend. Grab a 10ml roller bottle, add 10 drops of the thieves blend and then fill the bottle the rest of the way with a carrier oil.
Thank you so much for this post!! I have been wanting to know what Thieves smelled like without shelling out for it!
I do wonder if you have any suggestions or thoughts about swapping the eucalyptus for something else? I do not like the smell of eucalyptus; is the scent strong in this recipe? If so, do you have any suggestions for alternatives?
Unfortunately, I do not have an alternative for the eucalyptus. I would recommend either leaving it out or maybe only adding half of the suggested drops if the scent really bothers you. I personally don’t find the eucalyptus scent very strong in this recipe. It’s overpowered by the cinnamon and clove scents.
Hi, thank you so much for posting this! I had a question, if I was trying to make it topical, how much coconut oil would I have to add to a 15 ml bottle? Just want to make sure I have the right ratio!
Hi Blessy. I would add 10-15 drops of the wellness blend to your bottle and then fill the rest with coconut oil.
Just ordered everything to make this blend to use in your spray cleaner recipe. Can’t wait! I am getting enough of everything to send bottles to my kids teachers to use in the classroom too! Thank you for BOTH of the post 🙂
Love this diy cleaner! Made it last night and it works better than anything I’ve ever used before.
Two questions.
Do I need to wear gloves when using this?
Should I rinse the area off with water after using the cleaner?
Hi Nicole. If you’re referring to my DIY Thieves Cleaner Recipe – no, you don’t need to use gloves and it doesn’t need to be rinsed off.
This is such a huge help. With this…..do you have another idea for a “mix” to add to it to create the “inner defense” idea…for just when you are really fighting something off???
thank you for the recipe, I been using this oil for years and thought this pandemic time I can tell you that my family and I have been C_19 free or any other bug, being a retired elderly person and not enough money to buy the already mix your recipe is a life saver. Be safe, healthy and happy. Blessings.
That is so good to hear! I hope this blend helps you and your family stay healthy!
Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!! I love thieves and now I know how to make it for myself
Thank you again
You’re welcome 🙂
Love your recipe and all the good tips for usage! Thank you for sharing, and helping to make essential oils an important part, but not a terribly expensive part, for daily use and good health!
You’re welcome 🙂