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44. Pectoral Drink. —Common barley and stoned raisins of each a ozs.; licorice root, bruised, J^ oz, water, 2 qts. Directions. —First boil the barley, then add the raisins and continue the boiling until the water is one-half evaporated, and add the licorice. When cool, strain.
Remarks. —Dr. Buchanan, an old English physician, made it the usual drink in all pectoral (chest) difficulties, to be drank freely.
45. Herb Teas, for the Sick Room. —Dried sage leaves, or any of the mints, or balm leaves, 1/4 oz.; boiling water, % pt.; steep and strain, or pour off, when cool enough to drink. A little sugar may be used with any of them when desired.
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