[Blufire77]

I would like to add a few thoughts on the 4 Thieves vinegar. My Great Grandmother was an herbalist in the Appalachian Mountains and always had strange things in canning jars and drying in the rafters of her modest home.

The apple cider vinegar used to infuse should be raw and unfiltered. Granny always had a batch of vinegar “cooking” in a crock jar complete with the “mother”. This vinegar has all the beneficial bacteria that add to the potency and success of the recipe.

You can also use the essential oil of each of these herbs (2 or 3 drops each in a quart of vinegar), remember to shake before each use.

Also consider the following for a more potent internal concoction. Put equal amounts of the herbs in a jar and cover with no less than 80% alcohol. Remember if it says 100 proof on the bottle it is only 50% alcohol. Let this infuse or tincture no less than 6 weeks and strain. Take a few drops a day to keep from getting sick and 3 to 5 drops 3 or 4 times a day if you do become ill. Remember to take a break from all concoctions from time to time. No “medicine” is meant to be taken continually.

Happy Healing