āFour Thieves Vinegarā
aka the most overdue post on my blog. I have been struggling with getting a basic recipe and guide out because itās such an important, useful, tool that can go overlooked and I want to get it right. Iāve decided to go ahead and publish the copy from the pages iāve written on it since Iām 2 years late on my cookbook. I promise itās coming!Ā I have page layouts and everything - iām sad i had to put it on pause so consider this a sneak peek and a very long post. hope you like it!
The idea here is that the original recipe isnāt safe for consumption but those ingredients are what make it so effective. So it can be wise to have two different batches working. The classic which is toxic - for external work, and a modified recipe that can be ingested. Make sure you keep these properly marked and away from each other.Ā
As a seasoning in food
As a daily supplementĀ
Cleansing Baths
Floor Washes
Protection Work
Repelling negativity
The history behind Four Thieves is elusive- Thereās a possible confusion of names. Richard Forthave, a man said to have allegedly concocted and sold the vinegar as a medicine. The name being transformed over time from Forthaveās to Four Thieves. Then there are the more classic tales of thieves ranging from four to four hundred, employing it as a pesticide and cologne during the plague. Regardless of itās origins, it was highly effective. Itās prolific history has made it a staple in folklore and practices around the world to protect oneself from illness and malevolence.
One tradition I personally enjoy when crafting your own is adding a new personal ingredient to a batch. Your own contribution as a āthiefā to the ever-growing folklore. Customize your vinegar to your own needs! For example, I add turmeric for itās anti-inflammatory properties as well as itās energetic and positive correspondences
š Thieves Vinegar #1 [edible Base recipe]
- RosemaryĀ (protection)
- Sage or Sage FlowersĀ (cleansing)
- Lavender FlowersĀ (cleansing and calming)
- GarlicĀ (Protection)
- Bruised ClovesĀ (Protection)
- Strong Distilled VinegarĀ (Cleansing)
Method:
1. Sanitize and cleanse your tools with the method of your choice. Wash and dry your herbs.
2. Take the carving tool and in the head of garlic write your name and the names of the people in your home if you so wish. You can also make this for others, using their name. Think about all negativity and unwanted energy leaving the space as protection fills the area like the aroma of the garlic.
Place the entire head of garlic in your jar.
3. Take your cloves, and give them a smash with the flat side of a knife, or use a mortal and pestle to gently crush them while keeping them whole. You can also take any heavy object to them while theyāre in a plastic bag/under parchment paper if these arenāt available to you.
Maintain the same thoughts of protection as the garlic while crushing and adding the cloves.
4. Add the rosemary, sage, and any other desired edible herbs with a clear mind, thinking of a clean protected space, having the utmost confidence in it.
5. Fill jar with vinegar knowing youāre surrounded by clean, positive, and sanitary energy.
6. Let the jar work either in the sun or in any cleansed space for a week to 3 months.
7. Shake occasionally.
8. Strain and store in sanitized glass container of your choice.
āØ Thieves Vinegar #2 [edible & ornamental]
- Rosemary sprig (cleansing, purifying, healing, protection)
- 3 dried Red Chili Peppers (banishment, protection, warding)
- 5 cloves of GarlicĀ (protection, healing, warding)
- 11 PeppercornsĀ (banishment, protection, warding)
- Strong Distilled VinegarĀ (protection, cleansing, banishment)
Method:
1. Fill jar or bottle with ingredients in an eye pleasing manner
2. Top with vinegar
3. Display in the kitchen, the place in the home with the most activity or where you feel you need it the most
ā Thieves Vinegar #3 [non-ingestible]Ā
-Thieves Vinegar #1
Your choice of ingredients like:
- Black Peppercorns,Ā Chili Pepper, Rose, Wormwood*, Meadowsweet, Thyme, Ginger, Turmeric, Angelica*, Horehound*, Marjoram, Rue*
Method:Ā
1. Follow same method as Thieves Vinegar #1
*IF CHILI IS ADDED DO NOT BATHE OR TOUCH EYES AFTER HANDLING
*RESEARCH ALL DRUG INTERACTIONS/DOSAGES BEFORE ADDING OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
*IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS WASH WITH COLD WATER AND SOAP IMMEDATLY
*IF IRRITATION WORSENS OR CONTINUES CONSULT HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL
*DO NOT CONSUME IF RUE IS ADDED // DO NOT CONSUME PERIOD.Ā
ā” House Wash / Bath for Cleansing and Uncrossing
- 1 gallon Hot Water
- 3 tablespoons Thieves Vinegar #1 for bathĀ orĀ #3 for home
- Psalms 23 or any protective prayer/words you like
Method for House Wash:
1. Combine ingredients in bucket with preferred house wash or alone.
2. Read prayer/words over the mixture three times to bless it.
3. Wipe down walls, floors in a counterclockwise motion, working from the back of your space to the front.
4. Listen to music you enjoy loudly and open your windows and doors. Let in as much sunlight in as Ā possible at the very least. Have fun and fill the space with your own positivity and hard work.
5. Be proud and say thanks afterwards.
6. Light a preferred incense to help set the tone of your freshly cleansed space.
Method for Bath:
1.Take an intimal shower to sanitize self with normal preferred products. 2.Combine vinegar with water in bath or basin.
3.Read prayer/words over the bath three times.
4.Immerse yourself for 10 minutes at the least while thinking of all negativity leaving your life and positive, protective energy covering you and the actions you can take to help facilitate that.
4a. If in a shower pour the water starting from the top of your body working your way down, thinking about the same. See all unwanted energy flow down the drain with the water.
5. When finished, air dry and dress in clean white clothes if able to. Do this during the time of day you have the most alone time.
6. Thank any spiritual guides, God, Gods, or the universe- anyone you may have for their blessing and protection and try to conserve your energy for the rest of the day.
š„ Quick Salad Dressing [Bonus Recipe]
2 Tbs Thieves Vinegar #1 or #2
6 Tbs Salad Oil
1 Tbs Dijon
3 tspĀ Thyme
