These are often preferred by children. Give two teaspoons (double for adults) three or four times daily in chronic problems and twice as much in acute illness. You can use an infusion or decoction to make a syrup by mixing 12 oz (325 g) sugar into a pint (600 ml) of the liquid and heat until the sugar dissolves. Store the syrup in a refrigerator. Alternatively, you can weigh your infusion or decoction and add a quarter of its weight of honey to it. Heat this slowly and stir as it starts to thicken, skimming off scum that from on the surface.
Another way to make syrup is to pour a pint (600 ml) of boiling water over 2½ lb (1.25 kg) of soft brown sugar and stir over a low heat until the sugar is dissolved and the solution starts to boil. Remove from the heat. Add one part herbal tincture (see below) to three parts syrup and this will keep indefinitely.

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