How To Make A Soothing Drink For Coughs Recipe

Take of marsh-mallow roots and of liquorice roots each one ounce; of

linseed, half an ounce; shave the roots very thinly; put them and the

linseed into a clean earthen pot with one quart of hot water, cover with

the lid, and set the whole on the hob of the fire to simmer for half an

hour or more; then strain the drink into a clean jug, sweeten with

honey, and when it has become quite cold, let it be given in small

quantities several times in the course of the day. This mucilaginous

beverage is most beneficial in relieving persons who are suffering from

cold on the chest, and also those who are afflicted with gravel, etc.

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