Herbal Cough Syrup Recipe:

4 T fennel seed
2 T licorice root
2 T marshmallow root
2 T wild cherry bark
1 T (1 stick) cinnamon
1/2 T ginger root- diced
1/8 T orange peel
1/2 T mullein leaves
1/2 T dried elcampane root
1/2 T dried hyssop herb
1 T whole red clover blossoms
1 quart water
1 cup raw honey
1 tsp high quality alcohol (optional)- an antispasmodic and a
preservative.
Put all herbs in a pot. Add water bring to a boil and simmer until
water is reduced by 1/2- to about a pint. Strain herbs out, let tea
cool to room temperature or cool enough not to heat the honey. Stir
in the honey. Add alcohol if desired. Store in the fridge or if you
make certain the alcohol is 15%-20% of your overall solution it
should be shelf stable.