Collection: Nature's Defense

During the 15th century Europe was absolutely ravaged by the bubonic plague. As the plague claimed victim after victim, a band of thieves took to the streets. Fearlessly they pillaged and plundered the bodies of the dead, seemingly immune to the deathly infection that had claimed the lives of those they now robbed.

Daily they dodged being caught by the king’s men, until one day they finally lost their luck and were brought before the king. The legend goes that the king and his judges were shocked by the indifference towards contracting infection and the apparent immunity to it that this wily crew of bandits showed. So, they struck a deal: give us your secret and walk free.

The thieves divulged they had been using a concoction that protected them from the sickness. This now legendary blend of the four thieves was rosemary, lemon, clove and cinnamon, with many accounts also claiming that a hefty dose of garlic was added as well. This they carried with them and wielded against one of the most damaging epidemics ever seen.

We are absolutely inspired by this amazing recipe of botanical protection- so naturally we had to find the recipe & share it! Based off the recipe found in the Royal English Archives - find a family of products created for you & your family from our hearts.