Sunday, June 29, 2008

The Bubonic Plague, Ingenuity and Inspiration


The inspiration behind Airborne Shield

In the 1600’s when the black plague ravaged Europe, more than decimating the population, a few found a way to profit from the misfortunes of others. 4 alchemists and perfumists in London concocted a blend of oils which proved effective against warding off the deadly plague. This ingenuity—regardless of its dark intentions--allowed the men to ransack the homes of the dead and dying. The recipe became public knowledge when the magistrate offered leniency to the thieves if they would share the recipe for the concoction. Airborne Shield borrows greatly from this recipe with our own added improvements. Check out our Travel Shield. 2 oz carry on for clearing the air in the stuffy, germ crawling airplane cabin.