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Prunes, Tisane of, for Irritation of the Throat

This simple beverage, if sipped in small quantities at intervals, will greatly relieve irritation of the vocal organs. If it is too sweet to be agreeable it may be diluted with water, or even sharpened with strained lemon-juice. Boil half a pound of prunes in a quart of water for three-quarters of an hour, and keep up the quantity of the liquor by adding a little fresh water occasionally. Pour off the liquor, and when cold it is ready for use. Few children will refuse to eat the prunes after they have been boiled. Probable cost of prunes, 4d. to 1s. per pound. Sufficient for a quart of liquor.