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Tincture    of  skullcap    (Scutellaria    lateriflora),   2–15    drops
Tincture of pleurisy root (Asclepias tuberosa), 20–45 drops
Tincture of horehound (Marrubium vulgare), 5–40 drops

In warm water every 2–3 hours, according to symptoms. Tincture alone, 20–30 minims, as indicated by
age and condition, every 2–3 hours. For children with coughs or croup, steep 1 heaped tablespoonful in 1
pint of boiling water for 20 minutes, strain, add honey. Should be drunk freely.

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