Herb Of The Week - Red Clover - Cough Syrup Recipe

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A traditional, old fashioned, cough syrup recipe ...

 

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Red clover (Trifolium pratense) is an expectorant and anti-spasmodic

especially good for children (over the age of 2) with whooping cough.

 

Red Clover Cough Syrup

 

You'll need 1 c. red clover blossoms (be sure they haven't been sprayed

with pesticides or chemicals of any kind).

Place them into an earthenware, glass or enamel pot and add 2 c. boiling

water.

Cover the vessel, steep until cool. Strain.

Mix 2 tablespoons of honey with the liquid (local is preferred).

Take 1 teaspoonful as needed.

Store in the refrigerator for up to several months.

 

(Variation: if desired - half the amount of red clover in the above

recipe can be substituted with plantain (Plantago major) which is an

expectorant and demulcent)

 

This recipe is not to be construed as medical advice or prescriptions

for illness.......