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Horehound Cough Drops 
Added on: 18-Aug-2006 Hits: 713 Rating: 9.0 (1 Vote) - Details
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Horehound Cough Drops

4 handsful fresh or frozen horehound leaves or

2 handsful dried leaves

1/2 teaspoon crushed aniseed, fennel seeds or licorice root tea

3 crushed cardamom seeds

12 ounces granulated sugar

12 ounces brown sugar

1 pint water

1 bowl ice cold water



Place the herbs in a pint of simmering water for 20 minutes on low heat.



Strain the liquid into a small bowl, pressing the herbs to express all the "juice." Return the liquid to the pan, adding both sugars.



Over a medium flame, boil until the sugar is dissolved.



To make the drops: drop 1/2 teaspoon of the mixture, which should be a syrup, into the cold water. When the syrup hardens, immediately add the syrup in 1/2 quantities to the cold water, removing immediately with a slotted spoon. Wrap individual drops in 2 inch squares of wax paper, twisted at each end, until ready to use. Keep refrigerated until needed, then suck on the drops and let their soothing qualities calm a sore throat or stuffy nose.



CAUTION: Do not use more than 12 drops in one day as diarrhea may occur. Do not use licorice if you have high blood pressure.