Four thieves oil: how to make your own and a bit of history.

According to Wikipedia, The Black Plague, or The Black Death, was one of the most deadly pandemics in history. The Black Plague was believed to have begun in China and then spread west. It is estimated to have killed about 50% of Europe's population and reduced the world's population by about 100 million people during the 14th century.
It was during the time of The Black Plague that a band of thieves were discovered to be able to successfully rob the dead and their graves without fear of becoming affected by this deadly disease.
Upon their capture and subsequent charging of grave robbing as well as theft of the dying victims-they were offered a plea bargain. They were offered leniency in their punishment if they would reveal the secret of their protection against this killer disease. Since this disease was so contagious that families often died in droves, it was imperative to the communities to learn this mystical secret.
The band of thieves, legends say there were four, disclosed the secret that has lived on and protects us from air borne disease, even today. These men were, by trade, perfumers and spice traders. They'd concocted a mixture of various essential oils to protect them not only from the airborne germs, but also from actually touching the decaying bodies.
Four Thieves Oil Recipe (this is how I make mine) Pen
7 drops of Clove Oil
6 drops of Lemon Oil
5 drops of Cinnamon Bark
4 drops of Eucalyptus Oil
3 drops of Rosemary Oil
Using your Four Thieves Oil
1 drop of Four Thieves Oil to 4 drops carrier oil (almond greapseed or olive) applied topically to your neck and behind the ears and can be used daily for protection against cold and flu germs during the winter seasons.

Four Thieves Vinegar:
2 TBSP Thyme (dried)
2 TBSP Rosemary (dried)
2 TBSP Sage (dried)
2 TBSP Lavender (dried)
2 TBSP Mint (dried)
4-8 cloves of minced garlic (optional)
One 32-ounce bottle of Apple Cider Vinegar
Put all the dried herbs and garlic into a large glass jar
Pour the Vinegar over the herbs and garlic and seal tightly. Leave in a cool, dark, place for about six weeks shake daily,
After six weeks, strain the herbs out using cheese cloth and store tonic in smaller jars for easy use.
Four Thieves Herbal Vinegar can be used for:
Used as an insect repellent. If you make it to this strength, just put 1/4 cup of the vinegar in an 8-ounce spray bottle and fill the rest with water. Spray on skin, clothes, etc. when in heavily insect infested areas.
In cases of illness: Adults can take 1 tablespoon full several times a day (dilute in water!!) and kids can take 1 Teaspoon several times a day (Best if added to a herbal tea), It makes a powerful disinfectant that can be used on surfaces or sprayed in the air.
I am sure there are many other uses that you-all will come up with for Four thieves !!!
……………Make life magical ……………………..Pen Parker 2/8/14

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