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Violet Cough Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Remove the little white part at the base of the petals.
  • Then steep the petals in hot water overnight.
  • The next day, filter this infusion and melt the sugar into it, slowly, until you get a syrupy consistency.
  • Use: Take 4 tablespoons a day for light coughs and sore throats.

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  • karlyn255 15 years ago
    ye of little faith (otterpond)
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  • otterpond 15 years ago
    You made me look! Go figure.

    http://medicinal-plants.suite101.com/article.cfm/the_medicinal_uses_of_violet
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    " It was excellent "
    aussie_meat_pie ate it and said...
    This is great to have handy thanks...
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  • jenniferbyrdez 15 years ago
    I have so few wild violets in my little yard I would hate to pick them for this-otherwise, I'd try it. Cool idea.
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