Cough remedies was Re: [Sca-cooks] "Tastes of Anglo-Saxon England"

[Robert Downie]

Carol Eskesen Smith wrote:

> Is it the ginger that cuts the phlegm?  I've made this without, and it provides some relief, and I think it's wonderful.  Don't know how it would be with the ginger.  De gustibus...
>
> Regards,
> Brekke
>     Here is my Cough Toddy for these occasions:
> <snip>

Probably :-)
Some natural expectorants include: carrot, onion juice, hot lemon balm, corriandor (especially seeds), garlic, cayenne, ginger, sweet basil, rosemary hot tea, thyme.  Taken from _Drink
to Your Health, Delicious Juices, Teas, Soups, and Smoothies That Help You Look And Feel Great_  (a really nifty book)

This book contains a few interesting recipes for phlegm busting:

Middle Eastern Melody - 1/2 cup carrot juice, 1/2 cup orange juice, 4 T finely chopped cilantro leaves, ice cubes. 1 svg.
Nero's Nectar- 2 onions chopped, 2 T honey (Take 1 tsp every 2 hours)
African Mango Smoothie- 2 ripe mangoes, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 1/4 cups rice milk, fresh mint spigs to garnish.  1 to 2 svgs.
Onion Wine- 2 cups finely chopped onion, 4 T honey, 2 1/2 cups dry or medium white wine, infuse 24 hours in a large jar with lid, shaking frequently.  Drink 1 T 3 to 6 times a day.

Faerisa