Ancient Thieves
There are many stories but the recurring theme is that during the Dark Ages (Bubonic Plague) there was reported to be a family (or group) of thieves and body robbers that were able to steal from the plague victims but did not get sick. When apprehended, the King’s men told them they would have a “lighter” sentence if they revealed their secret of how they did not get sick and die from the plague. Lighter means not being drawn and quartered or burned at the stake.
Many stories report that the thieves were spice merchants and they were able to use a combination of herbal oils and vinegars to avoid contracting the plague or disease.
Believe what you may but there is actual proof of the antimicrobial properties in this combination is strong. The scent is pleasant and has overtones of cloves.
Myst:
Ingredients: Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary E/Os, grain alcohol
Oil:
Ingredients: Clove Bud, Lemon, Cinnamon Bark, Eucalyptus, Rosemary E/Os, jojoba oil
Other Items:
Salves & Leather Dressing: A variety of salves and leather water proofer and conditioner
Soothe Me Salve:
Coconut and tamanu oils, benzoin powder, bee pollen as well as essential oils of comfrey, camphor, eucalyptus, Vitamin E and beeswax for bind (Do not use if you have nut allergies.)
Whipped Moisturizer:
Avocado and coconut oils, emulsifying wax, zink oxide and essential oils of lavender & basil. SPF 25
Leather Dressing:
Mink Oil, Pine Pitch & Beeswax. Softens, Protects and Waterproofs
Lip Balm:
# 1) Avocado and coconut oils with the right touch of beeswax and basil and peppermint essential oils.
# 2) Jojoba and coconut oils with the right touch of beeswax and vanilla and lemon essential oil.
Honey: (when available)
My hives are located in Lumberton (Burlington County).
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