Coltsfoot Syrup for Coughs
From Recipes for the million, 1891
Serves 10
This syrup is effective for cough relief.
Presented as published in 1891. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
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As published
This recipe was extracted from Recipes for the million (1891), page 48. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
COLTSFOOT SYRUP FOR COUGHS. — Into half a gallon of water put a quarter of a pound of coltsfoot, one ounce of hyssop, one ounce of balm, one ounce of rue, and half an ounce of horehound. Boil down to half the quantity ; strain, add one pound of white sugar
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