I've been getting more into making up recipes for teas lately, and while I prefer green teas for daily use with some useful herbs added in... sometimes you just need something else.

The Princess has had a nagging, dry cough lately and these are the formulas that I have been using for her. 

For cough and congestion, and safe enough for children... 2 parts Mullein, 1 part catnip, and 1 part chamomile.

I have also tried this formula for her cough with a bit more success...  2 parts Mullein, 2 parts Sage, and 1 part Licorice root and 1 part Echinacea purpura root.

You can mix up a quantity of these and scoop out 1-2 teaspoons per serving.  I steep them in hot water for 5 minutes, strain/ take out tea ball, add honey or stevia, and enjoy! 

I usually give a dose of this every 2 to 3 hours until the symptoms start to subside.