Queen Elizabeth's Cordial Electuary of Hyssop

This licorice flavored remedy, soothes sore throats, relieves cough, does wonders for an upset stomach and helps shortness of breath.
Caution
Use your herbs safely and read this page first:
How To Use Herbs Safely
Ingredients: Source:
2 tbsp dried hyssop (preferably flowering tops)
or 1/3 cup fresh hyssop (chopped flowering tops); 1/4 cup water;
1 cup honey;
1 tsp aniseed;
a pinch ground pepper
a pinch ground ginger.

http://www.herb.co.za/herbal/hyssop02.htm

Adult Dose:

1 tablespoon
1-3 times a day.

Suggested Sabbat:
N/A
Method:

In a saucepan combine honey and water.

Stir until the mixture is consistency of pancake syrup.

Bring slowly to a boil (over a medium heat).

Skim off any scum that rises to the surface.

If using dried hyssop, use 1-2 tbsp water to moisten the dried material.

Crush the aniseed. Stir both into the honey.

Cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes.

Add a small pinch of ground pepper and a small pinch of ground ginger.

Simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove from heat, strain, and allow to cool.

While the mixture is still a little warm, strain into a sterilized jar.

When completely cooled, screw on the lid.

Keep in the refrigerator for not more than one week.