Respiratory relief tea – cold infusion phase

Ingredients

3 parts slippery elm
1 part marshmallow root
4 parts room temperature water

Directions

Combine slippery elm bark and marshmallow root
Cover with the water, and allow to steep at room temperature between 4-8 hours.
Strain, reserve liquid, and discard the plant material.
Store cold infusion in the refrigerator for up to 2 days if needed.
Use this as the water for the decoction phase.

There are concerns with slippery elm, as it is an endangered wild plant. If you can, buy organic. That should ensure that it came from a managed population, not from a wild population that might have been overharvested. Otherwise, feel free to substitute Siberian elm instead, or just use 100% marshmallow root.