Title: Fig Paste (Laxative)
Categories: Herb
Yield: 1 Recipe

1	lb	Prunes
1/2	lb	Figs
1	oz	Senna leaves
		Cold water

Soak prunes over night in cold water to cover, add the senna leaves tied in a cheesecloth, and cook slowly until prunes are tender. Stone the prunes, and chop fine; add figs chopped fine, put in top of double boiler, remove senna, add prune juice, and cook until thick

Source: Twentieth Century Cookbook, 1921

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