LifeSaver Cough Syrup

• 1 tablespoon licorice root (cough fighting herb)
• 1 tablespoon crushed anise seed (loosens mucus congestion and relaxes respiratory tract)
• 2 cups water
• 1 tablespoon wild cherry bark (helps you sleep)
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves (cough fighting herb)
• 1 cup honey (preserves the syrup, & soothes raw, irritated throat)

1. Simmer licorice root and crushed anise seeds (and if you're using the wild cherry bark, add this now, too) in 2 cups water for 15 minutes
2. Remove from heat and add thyme leaves.
3. Cover and steep until it's room temperature.
4. Strain off herbs, keeping the liquid, and add the honey.
5. Stir until honey is dissolved.
6. Store in a covered glass jar in the fridge.
7. It will keep for 3 months.
8. TAKE 1 TBSP.
9. AS OFTEN AS NEEDED FOR A COUGH.

licorice root, anise, water, wild cherry bark, thyme, honey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lifesaver-cough-syrup-35929 (may not work)