The legendary story behind the band of Thieves is an interesting tale! While there are a few versions of the story they all surround one event, the Bubonic Plague. During the 15th century Europe was absolutely ravaged by the bubonic plague known as black death. As the plague claimed victim after victim, a band of thieves took to the streets. Fearlessly they pillaged and plundered the bodies of the dead, seemingly immune to the deathly disease that had claimed the lives of those they were robbing.

Daily they dodged being caught by the king’s men, until one day they finally lost their luck and were brought before the king. The legend goes that the king and his judges were shocked by the indifference towards becoming infected and the apparent immunity to it that this wily crew of outlaws showed.  It’s interesting to note here that, during this time writings suggest physicians were seen wearing long black robes, wide brimmed hats, and masks that appeared to have a beak. The masks were said to have contained a combination of herbs and essential oils that the physicians would breathe in order to keep themselves safe from those afflicted with the illness. Their long black robes were also said to be doused in a similar fragrant concoction and current research continues to build upon this theory. So, they struck a deal: give us your secret and walk free.

The thieves divulged they had been using a concoction that protected them from the sickness. This now legendary blend of the thieves was rosemary, lemon, clove and cinnamon, and Eucalyptus. They used it to wield against one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. Hence the story of Outlaw Thieves.

Outlaw Thieves Essential Oil Blend