Bubonic Plague?
We've all heard of the Bubonic or Black plague that claimed many, many lives in Europe during the middle ages. But that's a thing of the past, right? Well, it looks like it's trying to make a reappearance. Although it sounds like there are medical treatments for it now, it's not something anyone would want to get. According to the online report by Fox news, 50% of those with the plague in Madagascar this year have died. Yikes! ( http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12... )
With my interest in natural health and nutrition I've done a lot of reading over the years and stumbled across a very interesting story (it's hard to discern if it is true or not) about a group of thieve who were not affected by the Black Plague. The story says that the thieves doused a scarf or kerchief over their nose and mouths with an herbal vinegar concoction. According to legend, the thieves did as their name implied and stole from the dead without ever becoming infected themselves. When they were finally captured they were offered a deal. If they shared the secret of how they avoided contracting the Plague, they could go free.
They shared the formula for the medicated vinegar they used which contained things like garlic and Rosemary and cloves. If the story is true, their formula worked very well. Here is a link to a recipe for Thieves Vinegar and a more detailed story of the original Four Thieves. http://nourishedkitchen.com/four-thie...
More recently Young Living Essential Oils developed a formula called Thieves Essential Oil by Young Living Essential Oils - 15 ml
containing a combination of essential oils proven effective against certain bacteria and mold.
The Thieves Oil has a pleasant cinnamony smell and as potent as it is, I have no doubt it is effective in killing the bacteria and molds that it claims. (This is not medical advice, simply my opinion.) Unfortunately it is very expensive. If you can afford it I think it would be great to have on hand during cold and flu (or Plague) season. The oil can cause irritation on sensitive skin so test a small bit first to make sure it's not too strong for you then it can be applied to the neck or the insides of the wrists or even to a tissue that you can hold over your mouth and nose to breath the vapors. If it does cause irritation it can be diluted with a little bit of olive or coconut oil or you can just apply it to a tissue and never let it touch your skin. http://www.secretofthieves.com/
Another alternative is to mix up a batch of your own oil following some of the directions you can find online.
Stay healthy this winter and let me know if the oil or vinegar work for you!
With my interest in natural health and nutrition I've done a lot of reading over the years and stumbled across a very interesting story (it's hard to discern if it is true or not) about a group of thieve who were not affected by the Black Plague. The story says that the thieves doused a scarf or kerchief over their nose and mouths with an herbal vinegar concoction. According to legend, the thieves did as their name implied and stole from the dead without ever becoming infected themselves. When they were finally captured they were offered a deal. If they shared the secret of how they avoided contracting the Plague, they could go free.
They shared the formula for the medicated vinegar they used which contained things like garlic and Rosemary and cloves. If the story is true, their formula worked very well. Here is a link to a recipe for Thieves Vinegar and a more detailed story of the original Four Thieves. http://nourishedkitchen.com/four-thie...
More recently Young Living Essential Oils developed a formula called Thieves Essential Oil by Young Living Essential Oils - 15 ml
containing a combination of essential oils proven effective against certain bacteria and mold.
The Thieves Oil has a pleasant cinnamony smell and as potent as it is, I have no doubt it is effective in killing the bacteria and molds that it claims. (This is not medical advice, simply my opinion.) Unfortunately it is very expensive. If you can afford it I think it would be great to have on hand during cold and flu (or Plague) season. The oil can cause irritation on sensitive skin so test a small bit first to make sure it's not too strong for you then it can be applied to the neck or the insides of the wrists or even to a tissue that you can hold over your mouth and nose to breath the vapors. If it does cause irritation it can be diluted with a little bit of olive or coconut oil or you can just apply it to a tissue and never let it touch your skin. http://www.secretofthieves.com/
Another alternative is to mix up a batch of your own oil following some of the directions you can find online.
Stay healthy this winter and let me know if the oil or vinegar work for you!
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