Harvest Cough Drops

2 c. turbinado sugar
1 c. strong herbal tea
3/4 c. light corn syrup
1/4 t Essential Oils

Making the tea:

These cough drops are a way to use some of the Herbs you have grown or that you find growing near you. I go out and collect everything that is abundant and have properties that are good for cough drops (expectorant, anti-microbial, mucilaginous). Some Herbs I have used are Elecampane, Thyme, Sage, Echinacea, Marshmallow, Angelica, Elder Flowers, Mullein and Comfrey.

I collect everything and throw all the roots in a pot and simmer these for about 30 minutes then throw in the leafy Herbs and simmer some more. I start with about 1 quart of water. After the Herbs have simmered for 10 minutes or so I cool it down and strain out the Herbs then put the tea back on the stove and simmer until the volume of liquid is reduced to 1 cup.

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