There are so many stories of the origins of how Four Thieves vinegar came about. My favorite is where there were these thieves that had created the Four Thieves originally had been using it to steal from plaque victims without coming down with the plaque themselves. They eventually got caught and traded the recipe for leniency. The only known fact about it is that it was around during the time of the plaque and because it is possible to create it as a bug repellent. The plaque was transmitted by fleas so a repellent would be effective at keeping on protected from the bites that would transmit the virus. The most common story is that there were 4 thieves of Marseilles who created the recipe during a period of pestilence as a prophylactic. There is proof that during the time of the plague that a recipe of the Four Thieves Vinegar did exist and it was definitely used as a means to fight the plaque virus. It's effectiveness is still being argued. What is known is that some used it effectively against the virus and others wore it to keep from smelling all the corpses. The plaque even impacted William Shakespeare by taking 2 of his siblings from him.

So what is Four Thieves vinegar. The recipe for this amazing concoction varies from person to person. Everyone seems to have their favorite formula. The main ingredient is Vinegar. We all know that vinegar has amazing disinfectant properties and is used to clean homes all over the world. The type of vinegar used also varies from person to person. Some use white distilled vinegar others use apple cider vinegar. Both are equal in there ability to disinfect and clean surfaces. The next part of Four Thieves Vinegar also varies. The purpose of this is so that you can design it for what you wish to use it for. It can be used as a holistic way of boosting your immune system and help aide ones health in a variety of ways. Or it can be designed as a surface cleaner that also acts as a repellent. There are so many ways to create Four Thieves and so many ways to enjoy it's benefits. Here is a list of just a few ingredients that can be used in making your own Four Thieves Vinegar and there health benefits. There are so many herbs that you can use in it. If you don't see an herb here you would like to use then make sure to research it to see if it will work for you in a way you wish to use it. Garlic is a widely used ingredient in Four Thieves. The reason for this is because of the many health benefits of garlic. It's most common of uses is to treat the common cold. Another great benefit is that it can be effective in lowering high blood pressure. For those that suffer from high cholesterol, you may want to add garlic to your diet due to it's ability to oxidize bad cholesterol. Garlic is also known as an antibacterial and an anti-inflammatory. This is just a small list of the benefits of garlic. Why not look it up and see what other ways it can benefit you. Sage is one of those herbs that have been proven to boost your memory improve cognition skills and even help in the fight with Alzheimer's Disease. Which is good to know when studying for a test or dealing with a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's. When sage is consumed, it can treat inflammation of the respiratory area and the gastrointestinal. For those who suffer from arthritis, gout, and even inflammation of the cardiovascular system should find ways of adding this amazing herb to your diet. Rosemary is one of those herbs that is just so very amazing. Just like sage, it can be used to boost memory, improve cognition skills and help with the fight with Alzheimer's. Rosemary can also be used to lower your risk of getting cancer. If you are sufferer of poor circulation then this herb can help stimulate your circulation. This is also a great herb to use to prevent bacterial infections and to treat premature aging. There are so many more benefits to rosemary than are listed here. So if you are curious about all the amazing benefits of rosemary, then google it. I am sure that you will find it at least almost as fascinating as I did. Mint is great at relaxing the respiratory area and can treat congestion. For those who are regular sufferers of allergies and hay fever, you may want to take a look at mint and find ways of using it. Allergy season is a whole lot easier to deal with when you have the power of mint to help you out. It is said that consuming mint before a meal can cleanse the palate in order to make the meal more enjoyable. Mint is great at treating a wide variety of digestive ailments and is one that tastes great too. Thyme is one of those herbs that are associated with the ability to relieve stress. Which is great with how stressed everyone is this day and age. Thyme is also known for its ability to treats respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis and allergies. It also has the ability to prevent fungal and viral infections. Which is knowledge that can come easily come in handy one day. This herb is also known for it's ability to increase circulation by boosting the production of red blood cells.