LINCTUS: A HISTORY OF COUGH SUPPRESSION

From the early times, humankind has sought to ease the unrelenting suffering of coughs. Linctus, a syrupy mixture known for its soothing properties, has emerged as a time-honored remedy for this common affliction. Early compounds often utilized natural ingredients such as molasses, licorice and morphine to quell the reflexive act of coughing. O