Marshmallow and liquorice cough syrup

Marshmallow and liquorice cough syrup

If using dried marshmallow root:4 tbsp dried marshmallow root, chopped roughly2 dried liquorice roots, broken up into small pieces3 heads/bunches fresh elderberries1 tsp clovesPeel of 1 mandarin1 tsp aniseed seeds1 sprig fresh eucalyptus leaves (about 8)500 ml water100 ml honeyJuice of 1 lime5 tbsp glycerine
If using fresh marshmallow root:8 tbsp fresh marshmallow root, chopped roughly4 dried liquorice roots, broken up into small piecesOther ingredients as above
1. Put the marshmallow, liquorice, elderberries, cloves, mandarin peel, aniseed and eucalyptus leaves into a pan with the water. Simmer until the liquid is reduced by one-fifth. Remove the liquorice and eucalyptus leaves and discard.
2. Blend the mixture in a liquidizer until smooth. Pour back into the pan and add the honey, lime juice and glycerine, then stir and simmer for 2 minutes.
3. Pour into sterilized, clear 250 ml bottles.

USE: Take 2 tbsp, 3 times a day for no more than 5 days.
STORAGE: Keep refrigerated. Use within 2 weeks.
sourced from:http://www.bbc.co.uk/tv/features/growyourowndrugs
This recipe is taken from the book 'Grow Your Own Drugs', published by HarperCollins.