Does anyone know about 4 thieves vinegar?

Garlic will work best if you cut it up, or crush it a little. If you're making the potion to fight off disease then mushing it is the best thing so that the liquid you put it in will absorb the garlic.

If you are using this as a means to keep someone away then i would also crush it. This way the potion will get much of the garlics essence.

Shadow Storm

It's better to crush the garlic, but I'd use it as it felt right to you...

The origins of 4 thieves lie in Europe. Many variations of the legend exist: the scene of the crime alternately takes place in London, Marsellis, or somewhere in Italy. THe situation may have taken place as far back as the 18th century or as far back as the crusades.The basic tale remains the same though...Infections epidemic wracked the land. PPL were dying in great numbers. Quarantine was enforced. In the face of the hard ship and tragedy a gang of 4 thieves ran rampant. Eventually a price was laid on the thieves head and they were sentenced to death. The negotiated a trade...there secret formula for a reprieve and one way ticket out of town. Ever since 4 thieves vinegar has touted for it's ability to dive away danger and rescue it's user from disaster.

It arrived in New Orleans by either the French or Italian immigrants or perhaps the wondering thieves themselves. In New Orleans it is adopted by the Hoodoo Community, who put 4 thieves illness banishing powers to use. It is also a crucial component of many banishing and commanding spells.