Take half a pound of dry hoarhound herbs, one pod of red pepper, four
tablespoonfuls of ginger, boil all in three quarts of water, then
strain, and add one teaspoonful of good, fresh tar and a pound of
sugar. Boil slowly and stir often, until it is reduced to one quart of
syrup. When cool, bottle for use. Take one or two teaspoonfuls four or
six times a day.