Cough Mixture
June 30th, 2021
1lb dark treacle
1d. paregoric
1d. aniseed
1 quart water
1d. laudanum
1d. peppermint
1d. tincture of squills
Simmer the treacle and water until reduced to half the quantity. When nearly cold add the other ingredients. Mix well and bottle.
Dose, 1 teaspoonful when the cough is troublesome.
Source: The Northampton Cookery Book, M.A. Jeffery
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