i made these about a month or so ago. recently i developed a sore throat from my allergies/sinus drainage. well this knocked it right on out within a day or two. i even dropped two of my lozenges into hot water for a tea.
Greetings, You could certainly put them in a dehydrator to speed the drying process. Most people just allow the lozenges to air-dry overnight though. If you make the lozenges a little bit smaller than the video depicts they will air-dry just fine. Thanks for viewing our video and thanks for the question. ~Sterling~
Have a lingering tickle in your #throat? It is super easy to make your own #herbal throat #lozenges and this video shows you how in just minutes! #feelbetter #licorice
@skull8998 Yes, that should work. Just try to slice them up as fine as possible. Mountain Rose Herbs sells cut & sifted, but it's listed as just "Licorice Root" on the website. Many thanks! ~Erin
I really enjoy watching this man's videos, he's great infront of the camera! I'm learning alot. I have slippery elm and usually just eat it mixed with water, yep not very nice or yummy at all. But it worked. I can't wait to order the licorice slices and make these! I'm also inspired to try out so many more mixtures! Thank you, my family thanks you as well
Hi there~Thank you for your question. We don't really have a recommended dosage. If you are concerned, you might want to check in with your health care provider. Wishing you the best! ~Kori
Hi Barbie! It will depend on how much honey you use, the other herbal additions, etc. They may not be as hard as a candy with a sugar base, but they will be firm if allowed to cool and dry. ~Kori
Hello there, you can definitely experiment by adding extra honey. It may get goopy, but in that case, go ahead and just add more herb powder :) I hope that helps you out a bit! Warm regards, -Mason
@ChryssiRose Liqorice is one of those herbs you have to be careful about not taking too much of, as it can cause hypertension among other imbalances, but I read slippery elm can be eaten in large quantities like a food.
blackrose Hi there! Depending on how small you make them and how long you let them dry, they should be firm, but not necessarily as hard as a hard-candy-like lozenge. They aren't really chewy, unless you don't allow them a long-enough drying time. I do hope this answers your question and good luck on your project! ~Kori
Hi there, great question! We opted to make a licorice tea in this recipe because licorice root powder can have a slightly gritty texture that some may find unappealing in their lozenges. We hope this helps answer your question!
Hi...you need to be very careful and do your research before using essential oils to make sure that they are safe to use internally and how much is appropriate. It would really depend on where the essential oils come from, how they are made, etc. It is always better to be safe! ~Kori
Hey Animes! We're sorry, but we aren't able to make any recommendations for standardized powders since we don't typically work with them and aren't qualified to give that kind of advice. We hope you're able to find a good source of information to suit your needs! Thanks so much for checking our our blog!
Mitternacht87 Hi there! Thank you for sharing your question. Once they are thoroughly dry, they should last for a month or so. You could keep them in the fridge if you'd like to extend the shelf-life. Good luck! ~Kori
I want to be a naturopathic doctor. However, I don't know what kind I want to be. What is it called when you make your own herbal medicines and have a degree that shows that you are a professional "diagnosing" a "sickness" or "condition" and you can give someone herbal remedies that you make to help them? .... Is there even a name for that?
Certified and Registered Herbalist can recommend but not diagnose and prescribe herbal medicines. An Apothecary can do all of those, but you must go through and finish Pharmacology school in order to be legal to prescribe
i made these about a month or so ago. recently i developed a sore throat from my allergies/sinus drainage. well this knocked it right on out within a day or two. i even dropped two of my lozenges into hot water for a tea.
Greetings,
You could certainly put them in a dehydrator to speed the drying process. Most people just allow the lozenges to air-dry overnight though. If you make the lozenges a little bit smaller than the video depicts they will air-dry just fine. Thanks for viewing our video and thanks for the question.
~Sterling~
ok, dry overnight, gotcha.
I have made these several times over the years. Our family loves them so much! Thank you, John for this video!
I love the "professionalism" here. "All of the plates are in the dishwasher... Imagine a plate here." :D
Have a lingering tickle in your #throat? It is super easy to make your own #herbal throat #lozenges and this video shows you how in just minutes!
#feelbetter #licorice
You're such a nice teacher. Thank you for doing this for us.
@skull8998 Yes, that should work. Just try to slice them up as fine as possible. Mountain Rose Herbs sells cut & sifted, but it's listed as just "Licorice Root" on the website. Many thanks! ~Erin
I really enjoy watching this man's videos, he's great infront of the camera! I'm learning alot. I have slippery elm and usually just eat it mixed with water, yep not very nice or yummy at all. But it worked. I can't wait to order the licorice slices and make these! I'm also inspired to try out so many more mixtures! Thank you, my family thanks you as well
We're so glad that you enjoyed the video, Jillian! Thank you for sharing your feedback and for tuning in!
who disliked this?! This is SO useful! Thank you for this!
Cheribum Angel probably the makers of commercial, big pharma lozenges!! Lol
You could definitely use other herbs such as thyme and sage! They would likely be great ones to use for a lozenge. ~Kori
I can't wait to try these.
Me to!
Thank you, have been spending a fortune on throat lozenges over the years :), not any more..
Another brilliant tutorial. What a great channel!
Hi there~Thank you for your question. We don't really have a recommended dosage. If you are concerned, you might want to check in with your health care provider. Wishing you the best! ~Kori
Such an informative video! I’m always looking for natural remedies to improve my health.
We're so glad you found this video helpful!🌿
Hi Barbie! It will depend on how much honey you use, the other herbal additions, etc. They may not be as hard as a candy with a sugar base, but they will be firm if allowed to cool and dry. ~Kori
Thanks for sharing. Great video.
Hello there, you can definitely experiment by adding extra honey. It may get goopy, but in that case, go ahead and just add more herb powder :)
I hope that helps you out a bit!
Warm regards,
-Mason
Another great one John
Definitely making these. Thank you
Hope you enjoy! - Gracie
How long are these Lozenges shelve life?
Hi Jade~You could sure give it a try. Let us know how it works for you :) ~Kori
will these homemade lonzenges harden just like that of commercially available ones?
just like of candies?
@ChryssiRose Liqorice is one of those herbs you have to be careful about not taking too much of, as it can cause hypertension among other imbalances, but I read slippery elm can be eaten in large quantities like a food.
helo can we use a tincture of guava leaves?
can we use a different powder which is not from herbs?
can you use thyme and sage instead?
Thank you 😊
Thanks for the great video.
are there any alternatives to the elm bark powder cause i have been looking and cant find it anywhere
are they chewy or do they become hard love this and will be making them many thanks
blackrose Hi there! Depending on how small you make them and how long you let them dry, they should be firm, but not necessarily as hard as a hard-candy-like lozenge. They aren't really chewy, unless you don't allow them a long-enough drying time. I do hope this answers your question and good luck on your project! ~Kori
I can not understand what is this for? sorry I am not american and I do not know, could somebody tell me please?
Hi thanks for the great video..i am a Naturopathic physician in making and love herbal medicines. Was wondering why not use the licorice as powder
Hi there, great question! We opted to make a licorice tea in this recipe because licorice root powder can have a slightly gritty texture that some may find unappealing in their lozenges. We hope this helps answer your question!
Hi...you need to be very careful and do your research before using essential oils to make sure that they are safe to use internally and how much is appropriate. It would really depend on where the essential oils come from, how they are made, etc. It is always better to be safe! ~Kori
wonder if you can make these with kratom
@kassummi if you get ill in the winter and you have pain in your throat you will keep these in your mouth and they make your throat feel better.
Could I put a couple of drops of Tea Tree Essential oil in the herbal lozenges? I can't remember if Tea Tree EO is safe to ingest or not.
I wouldn't.I could be wrong,but tea tree is pretty strong.Eucalyptus would be good.You would need to make a tea of it,like the licorice.
I was just thinking about how great cherry extract would be...What do you think? I need to get the Green book!
I have dgl on powder, I would like to turn them into lozenges. Any ideas? Thank u!
Hey Animes! We're sorry, but we aren't able to make any recommendations for standardized powders since we don't typically work with them and aren't qualified to give that kind of advice. We hope you're able to find a good source of information to suit your needs! Thanks so much for checking our our blog!
I don't like the flavor of licorice at all, would it be possible to make these with mint instead? or perhaps lemon rind and ginger?
Sure you can, Grace. Let us know what you think when you try it!
what is the shelf life of these lozenges?
Mitternacht87 Hi there! Thank you for sharing your question. Once they are thoroughly dry, they should last for a month or so. You could keep them in the fridge if you'd like to extend the shelf-life. Good luck! ~Kori
Thankyou
@TheMrHarryShow
duh... moubtain rose herbs of course!!!!!!
Hi there thank you for sharing:) i have a question...what is the dosage for adult on these? I don't want to accidentally have too much... Thanks
Lost track of how the concoction of licorice is used here
:) ~Kori
is there something in equality to the licorice that can be used instead?? the taste of licorice makes me gag :(
@katelynislegend ....try putting your herb or herbs into a coffee grinder
gosh that dough looks really dry already!!
Medical Herbalist.
I want to be a naturopathic doctor. However, I don't know what kind I want to be. What is it called when you make your own herbal medicines and have a degree that shows that you are a professional "diagnosing" a "sickness" or "condition" and you can give someone herbal remedies that you make to help them? .... Is there even a name for that?
Certified and Registered Herbalist can recommend but not diagnose and prescribe herbal medicines. An Apothecary can do all of those, but you must go through and finish Pharmacology school in order to be legal to prescribe
could you use marshmallow root infusion instead of water?
You could definitely use an infusion instead of water. Thanks for asking!