whooping cough syrup

Mio, MI
Updated on May 18, 2011

Old cough syrup used by my grand mother's mother when someone a very bad cough. a very reliable mixture.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
yield many

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound flax seeds
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 - lemons, juice of
  • 1/2 pound honey

How To Make whooping cough syrup

  • Step 1
    Put flax seeds in bag; Put in a large stock pot. Pour over it 1 1/2 pints of water. let simmer down to 1/2 the amount; remove from fire and add other ingredients while still hot.
  • Step 2
    dose: give any amount as often as needed.
  • Step 3
    Note for a smaller amout: Half of recipe makes enough for 1 pint

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