Pirates Blend is a combination of seven essential oils: Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon, Eucalyptus, Rosemary, Lavender and Cedarwood. It is based on a formula that is hundreds of years old. Similar blends date back to the fifteenth century and are tied to a story about former spice and perfume merchants, who drew on what they had learned about essential oils through their work and travels.
Why blend essential oils
Essential oils are naturally complex in their composition, and each one carries the character of the plant it was extracted from. Blending them creates scents with more depth and a wider range of aromatic notes than any single oil offers on its own.
The oils in Pirates Blend
The essential oils in Pirates Blend come from a variety of different plants.
Clove Bud (Syzygium aromaticum) essential oil is extracted from the flower buds of a tree in the Myrtaceae family. The clove tree is native to Indonesia, and clove buds are commonly used for culinary purposes.
Lemon (Citrus limon) essential oil is extracted from the peels of the fruit of small evergreen trees in the Rutaceae family. Lemon trees are native to parts of India, Myanmar and China, and were historically grown decoratively before culinary and aroma uses were discovered.
Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum) essential oil is extracted from the bark of a small evergreen tree belonging to the Lauraceae family. The tree is native to Sri Lanka. Another variety of essential oil can also be extracted from the leaves.
Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus) essential oil is extracted from the leaves of flowering trees in the Myrtaceae family. Eucalyptus trees are native to Australia and rarely grow larger than around 30 feet tall.
Rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) essential oil is extracted from the leaves of a fragrant shrub in the Lamiaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region but is also grown in North America and parts of Africa.
Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) essential oil is extracted from the flowering heads of an herb in the Lamiaceae family. Lavender is native to Africa, Europe and Asia and is one of the most widely popular essential oils available.
Cedarwood (Juniperus virginiana) essential oil is extracted from the wood of a coniferous tree in the Cupressaceae family. Cedarwoods are slow-growing trees that are native to eastern North America and can reach up to around 60 feet tall.
Recipes with Pirates Blend
Pirates Blend, Lavender and Peppermint Diffuser Blend
Ingredients
- 5 parts Pirates Blend
- 3 parts Lavender Essential Oil
- 2 parts Peppermint Essential Oil
Instructions
Add water to your diffuser up to the fill line, then add the blend. The original recipe totals 0.5 mL of essential oil for a 200 mL ultrasonic diffuser. Adjust the amount to the size and directions of your diffuser.
Pirate's Code Hand Soap
Ingredients
- 16 oz Foaming Soap Dispenser
- ¼ cup of Unscented Liquid Castile Soap
- ½ cup of Distilled Water
- 15 mL of Sweet Almond Oil
- 15 mL of Vegetable Glycerine
- 1.25 mL of Pirates Blend
Instructions
Add all ingredients to the foaming soap dispenser, replace the top, and shake well to combine.
Pirates Blend Surface Cleaner
Ingredients
- 16 oz Amber Glass Bottle with Spray Top
- 1 cup of White Vinegar
- ½ cup of Distilled Water
- 30 mL of Pirates Blend
- 10 mL of Tea Tree Essential Oil
Instructions
Combine all the ingredients in the spray bottle and shake until thoroughly combined. Shake well before each use.
Pirates at Sea Bath Salts
Ingredients
- 1 cup of Epsom Salt
- ½ cup of Coarse Mineral Sea Salt
- ¼ cup of Sweet Almond Oil
- 0.75 mL of Pirates Blend
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly and store them in a tightly closing container. Add a handful to a warm bath.
Related reading
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