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This herbal cough syrup acts as an expectorant as well as soothing throats made raw from coughing. The valerian component is very calming to the lungs and helps with relaxation.
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| Cautions:
Caution: Raw honey and syrups made from them are not to be given to infants less than 1 year old. In rare cases raw honey can cause infant botulism. Use glycerin instead. |
| Ingredients:
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Cinnamon * Elder * Schisandra * Valerian *
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| Additions: Lemon, Brandy |
Recipe Instructions:
Syrup
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- Bring herbs and berries to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Strain and measure the reserved liquid.
- Mix with honey using the ratio of 1 part liquid to 2 parts honey. Return to the pot and heat gently until honey and herbal liquid are mixed. DO NOT BOIL as this will disturb the beneficial enzymes in the honey.
- Add the brandy (optional).
- Give in single tablespoon doses. This syrup is a great addition to cold teas.
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Tags and Uses for this Remedy
- Congestion :Congestion in the airways, lungs, sinus and chest makes breathing difficult and
being sick even more miserable
- Cough :Homemade cough syrups and herbal medicine teas make use of simple ingredients like honey and
infused with healing herbs.
- Honey :Honey is not just a sweetener for your herbal teas. Raw, organic honey is an active healing agent adding valuable antiseptic and demulcent properties to your home herbal remedies.
- Syrup :Home cough and cold syrups using honey, glycerin and herbs. Recipes for slippery elm cough syrup and old fashioned elderberry rob.
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