Guest guest Posted April 12, 2005 Report Share Posted April 12, 2005 Garlic Syrup > > [Note: source unknown] > > Garlic " brew " ' into a quite marvelous syrup. It is very powerful and > effective. Here's a very old recipe for Garlic Syrup. > > For coughs, colds, sore throats, bronchial congestion, high or low > blood pressure, heart weakness, or nervous disorders, take 1 tablespoon > of the syrup 3 times a day before meals. > > Ingredients: > 1 pound peeled and crushed garlic cloves > apple cider vinegar > pure water > 1 cup glycerine (available at pharmacies) > 1 cup honey > > Directions: > Put the peeled and crushed garlic cloves in a wide-mouthed 2-quart jar. > Add equal parts of apple cider vinegar and pure water until the jar is > 3/4 full. Cap the jar loosely and let the mixture stand in a warm place > for 4 days. Shake the jar several times a day. > > Add the glycerine. Shake thoroughly to blend. Allow the mixture to > stand in a warm place for 1 more day, shaking several limes. > > Strain the mixture through cheesecloth or muslin, squeezing to remove > all the exhausted bits of garlic. Return the mixture to the jar. > > Add the honey and stir until thoroughly mixed. > > Store the garlic syrup in a cool; dry place. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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