Marseille Healing Balm

60g / 2 oz. or 30g / 1 oz.

As the story goes, during the 1413 bubonic plague that ravaged France, four thieves were caught fearless robbing plague victims, disregarding the risks to themselves. Curious, the judge inquired as to why they felt safe in a city full of fear, promising leniency if the men shared their secret. They explained that, as spice merchants and perfume makers, they had developed a formulation of oils that allowed them to walk safely in the afflicted city. As promised, the judge was lenient, hanging them, instead of the usual proscribed punishment of being burned alive.

The word got out about this potent combination of oils, and plague doctors took to wearing masks stuffed with rags soaked in the thieves' unique blend, and it became a staple of undertakers, doctors and even grave robbers.

Marseille’s Remedy (most commonly known as Thieves’ Oil) is not a cure-all, but its has many applications and usages and, when used correctly, is a very effective anti-fungal, antibacterial, and antiviral remedy.

Benefits:

•     Clears congested airways
•     Relieves bug bites, bruises, sore joints and muscles
•     Antispasmodic relief of digestive discomfort
•     Useful as a hand sanitizer/topical anti-fungal
•     All natural and gentle on skin
•     Helpful in repelling creepy-crawlies ;)

Topically this balm relieves minor bruises and joint & muscle pain associated with backache, rheumatoid arthritis, lumbago, strains and sprains & arthritis. It acts as a carminative/antispasmodic for relief of symptoms of digestive discomfort and also helps relieve headache.  For use with adults and older children, apply thinly and evenly to affected area up to 3-4 times per day.

Marseille Balm may also be used to help relieve cough/cold; apply thinly and evenly to the chest up to 3 times per day and inhale occasionally.

*Note: due to the high concentration of powerful essential oils in this remedy we do not recommend it for children under the age of two years. For babies, see our Baby Breath Ease and Tiny Tummy Relief essential oil blends.

INGREDIENTS: Organic Essential Oils of Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum), Lemon (Citrus limon), Cinnamon Bark (Cinnamonum serum), Eucalyptus Blue Mallee (Eucalyptus polybractea), Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis), Camphor (Cinnamomum camphora), Menthol (Mentha), Arnica Flowers (Arnica montana) infused in Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Vitamin E Oil & Organic Beeswax.

TO USE:  Rub into sore muscles and joints to relieve pain & inflammation 3-4 times daily OR apply a small amount evenly to chest & airways & inhale occasionally to breathe easy OR apply to temples & back of neck for headache.

*This statement has not been evaluated by Health Canada. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.