I did end up deleting one thing mentioned in the Accidentally His garden discussion: Four Thieves’ Vinegar. While I wanted to use it in the culinary talk, it was mostly used as a home cure. It contains several herbs, plus camphor, wormwood, and campanula. You can read a period description of it here. Supposedly, it protected people from the plague. Scientists have found that the ingredients have antimicrobial properties and that the camphor and wormwood are effective flea repellents. Since the plague is carried by fleas, it might really have protected against plague! Ironically, you can still buy Four Thieves’ Vinegar online, just in case you fear being exposed to the plague. 😊
