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Blood-Root Syrup

Bruised blood-root, 24 ounces; lobelia, 4 ounce; white sugar, 14 ounces; water, 1½ pints; gently simmer half an hour, till it thickens; when Take a table-spoonful occasionally; for a child, a tea-spoonful or less. This syrup is very valuable in chest complaints, bronchial affections, coughs, and difficult breathing.