This lung tonic is a strong decoction of marshmallow & elecampane roots. The shelf life is relatively short, so drink this honeyed decoction often as needed.
I’ve had syrups like this last in my fridge for months, though I give the syrup I sell a 4 week expiration date to be on the safe side.
Dosage:
Shake Well! Separation is natural.
Add 1 to 3 tablespoons to still or sparkling water, tea, or whatever you are sipping.
3 tablespoons or so in a quart of warm lemon water, first thing in the morning.
Ingredients:
1/2 ounce fresh or dried marshmallow root
1 ounce fresh or dried elecampane root
2.5 ounces fresh baby ginger
1 oz herbs = 1 quart of water so, 4 quarts of water = 1 gallon of water
2 cups honey
optional: licorice and fennel seeds
Instructions:
Toss coarsely chopped roots into water and bring to a boil. Let simmer at least 20 minutes, lid off, allowing water to evaporate, ideally until water volume is reduced by half. Strain the decoction and pour into a jar to cool and measure volume; add equal volume of raw honey and stir to combine. Store in fridge up to one month.