Red Clover Cough Syrup

Source: Judith Berger's 'Herbal Rituals'

* 1 once of whole dried red clover blossoms
* boiled water
* honey

Though most flower infusions only require ten minutes to two hours of infusing time, red
clover blossoms sit for the full four hours, because the plant's mineral richness 
requires a lengthier time to seep into the water.

After the infusion has sat for four hours, take a pint of the infusion and decoct it 
[strain and cook over low heat till reduced by half]. Add some clover honey and a bit of
brandy and use this syrup when experiencing the type of cough that sounds like a car 
engine trying to turn over (this is known as a "dry, hacking cough").

Live Happy, Live Long

Leda Meredith