F O U R T H E I V E S V I N E G a R Perhaps one of the most famous and revered herbal tonics to increase immunity, prevent and treat respiratory infections, clear congestion, alleviate the symptoms of cold and flu and speed up post-infection recovery. This powerful herbal tonic gets its name from four infamous thieves operating during the time of the Black Plague in 1347. This gang of four thieves became rich from looting the country estates of the nobility whose entire households had been killed by the plague. However, the four thieves we eventually caught and sentenced to death unless they were prepared to share their secret for how they were preventing themselves catching the plague despite entering dozens of houses where is was confirmed to be. Their answer, which saved their lives and is still preventing and treating infections hundreds of years later is the now famous “Four Thieves Vinegar.” They drunk this powerful herbal tonic on a daily basis and soaked their bandanas in it before covering their faces to prevent themselves getting infected. Western science is now proving what these inspired thieves new hundreds of years ago which was that the herbs and spices used in this tonic are powerful and clinically proven natural antibiotics, anti-virals and immune stimulants. As such, this herbal tonic presents the absolutely most powerful kitchen herbal medicine for both preventing and treating respiratory infections, particularly the flu. It can also be used as a disinfectant, cleaner and insect repellent · I n g redients • 2 tablespoons of dried thyme • 2 tablespoons of dried rosemary • 2 tablespoons of dried sage • 2 tablespoons of dried mint • 4-6 cloves of garlic • 1 tablespoon of ground black pepper • 4 cups of organic apple cider vinegar with the “mother” F O U R T H E I V E S V I N E G a R Directions •1. Clean, sterilise and dry a large glass jar with an airtight lid. 2. Place all of the dried herbs and garlic into the jar 3. Pour over the vinegar, stir well and seal tightly. Ensure the vinegar covers all of the ingredients by around 2 inches. The vinegar is strong enough to erode some metal lids so consider covering the opening of the jar with greaseproof paper and then putting the metal lid on. 4. Store the jar in a cool dark place for 4-weeks, shaking vigorously each day if possible. 5. After 4-weeks, strain the vinegar through a sieve into smaller sterile glass jars, label, date and seal the jars, again using greaseproof paper to prevent lid erosion. 6. Store the finished jars in a cool dark cupboard away from all heat and light. The vinegar will last for around a year. Dose: Take 1 teaspoon a day to ward off infections or 1 teaspoon every 2-hours to clear an infection. .