Elderberry Cough Linctus

Name: Elderberry Cough Linctus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-5 250ml bottles
Ingredients: 8 oz Elderberries; 1pint Water; 8 oz Honey, runny; 1 each Cinnamon Stick; 3 each Cloves, whole; 1 each Ginger, Fresh Root, finger sized; 1 tbsp Allspice Berries, whole; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Nutmeg

this is a very effective remedy for that irritating cough that is so hard to be rid of

Ingredients

Elderberries

8 oz

250 g

Water

1pint

600 ml

Honey, runny

8 oz

250 g

Cinnamon Stick

1 each

Cloves, whole

3 each

Ginger, Fresh Root, finger sized,
Peeled and shredded

1 each

Allspice Berries, whole

1 tbsp

Black Peppercorns,
Whole

1 tsp

Nutmeg,
Freshly grated

1 tbsp

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Method

Put all but the honey into a pan, bring to a boil then reduce and simmer for around 30 minutes
Squash the berries with a potato masher to release the juice during this time
Strain the mixture through a jelly bag, and once cooled add the honey, stirring to combine.
Bottle and seal
Use within 1 year
Do not give to children under 12 months of age because of the honey
Take the cough linctus as required but do not add to hot water as it destroys the properties of the honey
N.B. It is fine to use 50g/2oz dried elderberries if fresh are not available

How long will it take to make?

Preparation time:

10 mins

Cooking time:

30 mins

Total time:

40 mins

Soaking overnight

not included in total time

How much?

4-5 250ml bottles

Look after it

store away from light at ambient temperature

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